History of the Koreas
Published On: Mar 11 2013 12:37:15 PM PDT
Updated On: Apr 02 2013 08:12:54 AM PDT
North Korea announced Tuesday it planned to restart a nuclear reactor it shut down five years ago, the latest announcement in weeks of ramped-up rhetoric that has South Korea and its allies watching the country closely. Take a look at the history of the two Koreas.
Chinese Military Science Academy
After several cross-border skirmishes, the North Korean military invaded South Korea in 1950, the first military action of the cold war. Fearing the spread of communism and the possibility of World War III, the U.S. came to South Korea’s defense. As South Korea and the U.S. eventually pushed into North Korea and neared the border with China, the Chinese government, fearing a military campaign in its territory, sent troops to help the North Koreans.
