The Korean War: Cold War Conflict on a Global Stage (1950–1953)

The Korean War, fought between 1950 and 1953, was one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War. East and West clashed on the Korean Peninsula in a violent, multi-nation confrontation. This war shaped the future of Korea. It also defined Cold War policy in Asia. Additionally, it set a precedent for the global ideological struggle between communism and capitalism.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the causes, events and outcomes of the Korean War. We will examine how it became a key flashpoint in the Cold War. We will also look at what its lasting consequences were for international relations.

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