Why is the Korean War not over yet? Sahir Studio

Why is the Korean War not over yet?

One South Korean infantry and marching on the front lines of the Korean War on August 10, 1950. The conflict erupted early that summer when North Korea invaded South Korea. The fighting lasted for more than 3 years and no peace treaty was ever signed.

Seventy years ago There was a dispute over who would dominate the Korean Peninsula until the Korean War broke out. Tensions continued. And changed the perspective of the importance of war

On June 25, 1950, North Korea unexpectedly attacked South Korea, firing a war between communist camps and the liberal world to control the Korean peninsula. The Korean War fought between 1950-1953, causing millions of deaths. Both North and South Korea have permanently crossed the border.

Even though it was known as 'Forgotten war' in the United States Due to not receiving attention during and after this conflict The history of the Korean War has a profound effect. Not just the creation of a geopolitical political model which has not yet technically ended But this war is an example for the President of the United States to do battle without the consent of Congress.

South Korean military inspector oversaw the North Korean war prisoners in a military prison in South Korea on July 21, 1950. The fate of the prisoners of war is a key point in negotiations to end the Korean War.

The war began with the Korean occupation of Japan during the years 1910-1945, when World War II ended. The Allies dismantled the Japanese Empire from Korea. Which became a bargaining tool for the balance of power of the United States and the Soviet Union The two countries that used to be allies together, both do not trust each other.

In the year 1948 to balance the power of both terminals The border is divided into Korea by using the parallel line 38, the latitude that crosses this peninsula. North Korea is a socialist state led by Kim Il-Sung, backed by the Soviet Union. And South Korea is a capitalist state led by Mr Ri Seung-it backed by the United States

Although there is hope that the two countries will be a variable in the balance of power in East Asia. But quickly became clear that both countries did not recognize the other as a complete state After having been in conflict with the border for a while North Korea invaded the border region in South Korea in June 1950, which began the war representing two nuclear powers. (Soviet and US) and considered the first chaos during the Cold War.

US military F lit cigarette among the ruins in Seoul, South Korea, in September 1950 the Korean War was the first time a US president had ordered to send troops into conflicts at international level without the approval of Congress

The United States has pressured the United Nations Security Council. The newly formed organization approves the use of troops to help South Korea. And President Harry S. Truman had ordered to send troops without the approval of Congress. It is the only organization that has the power to declare war. Therefore, this is the first time that the United States has been involved in international conflicts without a formal declaration of war.

"We are not at war," President Truman told the media on June 22, 1950, adding that "[South Korea] was attacked by criminals. Even with the doubt that Truman has crossed the president's line of declaration of war, the United States is involved in the conflict that has been documented as "The role of the police (world)"

The United States believes that the war will end with a quick victory. But later proved to be a wrong idea In the first phase of the conflict The UN forces attacked the North Korean army to the border areas of China. Which is a communist nation And China responded by using more than three million soldiers. In addition, the Soviet Union supported and trained both Chinese and North Korean troops. And a pilot was sent for a mission against UN forces

On April 26, 1953, men, women, boys, and soldiers held a sign at a march in Seoul to counter Korean peace negotiations

In the summer of 1951, the armed forces of the two countries controlled the area around the parallel line 38. The number of casualties and deaths increased. Negotiations began in July. But negotiations on both sides were not smooth. In which the fate of the prisoners involved Although many of the prisoners of war were captured by American soldiers, some didn't want to return to their home countries. But both North Korea and China have insisted on the process of returning war prisoners due to the condition of peace during the pre-war ceasefire agreement in 1953. Over 75,000 communist prisoners returned to their original settlements. But more than 22,000 prisoners of war had departed or sought shelter

On July 27, 1953, North Korea, China, and the United States signed a ceasefire agreement.However, South Korea opposed the Korean division and did not agree to this armistice agreement, so despite the end of the fighting, the two war techniques of Korea have not ended.

It is not yet clear how many people have died in the Korean War. But over 40,000 American soldiers and more than 46,000 South Korean soldiers have died. The number of casualties in the north side is greater. It is estimated that 215,000 North Korean soldiers and over 400,000 Chinese soldiers have died, but more than 70 percent of those killed are civilians. It is estimated that there are more than 4 million civilians killed in the war and North Korea has been destroyed by both bombs and chemical weapons.

In August 2000, a South Korean woman touched the face of her North Korean son. Which was the first meeting after separating during the war Although conflicts still appear on the Korean peninsula But many people still hope that the two countries will be able to unite the nation.

There are still many soldiers that were lost after the end of the war. And more than 80,000 South Korean soldiers were arrested in North Korea at the end of the war. Although North Korea denies possession of captives But defendants and South Korean officials reported that these war prisoners were sent to force labor. And most of the remaining prisoners' locations did not appear.However, in June 2020, the United States identified 147 South Korean war prisoners, and North Korea was repatriated in 2018. More than 7,500 US soldiers are still missing.

70 years later, after the beginning of the war Both Korea are still divided. Hope for nationalization appeared briefly in 2000 when the two nations announced a joint declaration that the two countries would 'join' to unite and in 2018 a summit with images of both leaders. Countries embrace and shake hands But that hope slowly faded. In June this year North Korea has bombed a joint office that serves as an embassy to both countries.

Although the memories of the Korean War began to fade away among Americans. And was overshadowed by World War II and the Vietnam War. The role of President Truman on the Korean War Has become a reason for military intervention in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. And the United Nations Armed Forces Mission in Bosnia and Haiti Such a decision has become controversial in undeclared war history. Unresolved And is not remembered by most people And continue Like this war

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