The document provides background information on the Korean Conflict that occurred from 1950 to 1953. It details that following World War II, the Korean Peninsula was divided along the 38th parallel, with the Soviet Union occupying the north and the United States occupying the south. Tensions rose between the two sides, with the north becoming more heavily armed by the Soviets and the south unprepared for potential conflict. In June 1950, the north launched a surprise attack against the south, sparking the Korean War. The United States led a United Nations coalition to defend the south from the north's invasion.

1. Korean Conflict 1950-1953 Background Information

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5. South Korean Flag North Korean Flag

7. Syngman Rhee Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Kim Il Sung The South The North Formal Name Political Leader

8. Seoul agriculture Warm, Typhoons – plains Two-thirds 20 million Pyongyang industry Colder, less rain – mountains One-third 10 million The South The North Capital Economy Climate/ Landscape Population

11. Kim convinced Stalin – low risk operation AFTER he invaded SK WHY LOW RISK? SU sent 26,000 troops & weapons