The Korean War was primarily caused by the division of Korea at the end of World War II, which established a communist regime in the north under Kim Il-sung and a capitalist government in the south led by Syngman Rhee. Tensions escalated as both sides aimed to reunify Korea under their respective ideologies, culminating in North Korea's invasion of South Korea on June 25, 1950. The conflict was further fueled by Cold War dynamics, with the Soviet Union and China supporting the North and the United States backing the South, leading to a broader international involvement. Additionally, the failure of diplomatic efforts and mutual distrust between the two Koreas contributed to the outbreak of the war.
in 3-5 sentences, describe the causes of the korean war.
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