Question

Describe what caused the Korean War in 2-3 sentences

Answer 1

The Korean War was primarily caused by the political division of Korea following World War II, which resulted in the establishment of two rival governments: a communist regime in the North supported by the Soviet Union and a capitalist republic in the South backed by the United States. Tensions escalated when North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, aiming to unify the peninsula under communist rule. The conflict quickly drew in international forces, leading to a protracted and devastating war.