COLD+WAR+PJM

[[image:korean_war.jpeg align="right" caption="An american talking with Korean citizens"]]Korean War
Before the Korean War, America and the Soviet soldiers went to Korea to stop the remaining japanese soldiers after WWII ended. The Soviets controlled the Northern part of Korea, America controlling the Southern part. They divided Korea at the 38th parallel of latitude. As the Cold War developed, things started going down hill for reunifying Korea. The Soviets and the Americans started to fight over who claimed authority over Korea. The North Koreans wanted to take over South Korea so the requested aid from the Soviets. On June 25, 1950, South Korea got invaded and causes less armed forces of the South Korean soldiers to retreat. media type="youtube" key="JTN5W4NJ3DM" height="349" width="425"