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Japanese occupation of Korea
When Japan controlled Korea -
World War II ends
World War II ends, Korea was occupied by Japan. It is now occupied by America. -
38th Parallel
Korea is divided by the 38th parallel. The Soviet Union occupies the North and the United States occupy the South. -
Korean War begins
North Korean troops attack South Korea, the Korean War begins. -
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Battle of the Pusan Perimeter
The Battle of the Pusan Perimeter was the first battle of North Korea, ending with the surrender of the North Koreans. -
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Battle in Inchon
The battle in Inchon takes place. General MacArthur's Amphibious Landing. -
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United States crosses border
South Korean troops, occupied by the Untied States, cross the border into North Korea. -
China enters the War
China becomes involved in the Korean War. -
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Chinese Winter Offensive
North Korean offences attempted to drive UN troops farther away from 38th parallel. -
Eisenhower visits Korea
President Eisenhower fulfills his campaign promise by visiting Korea. -
Cease-Fire
The UN command, Volunteer People's Army, and the Korean People's Army cease fire on the battle line at the 38th parallel. -
Korean War ends
The Korean Armistice Agreement is signed and the Korean War officially ends.
