Memorial · Melbourne

Korean War Memorial

The Korean War was a significant armed conflict that took place on the Korean Peninsula between 1950 and 1953. The division of Korea after World War II and the subsequent formation of separate governments in the north and south led to rising tensions.

This conflict saw North Korea, supported by allies including China and the Soviet Union, engaging with South Korea, which received backing from United Nations forces led by the United States. The United Nations Security Council acted to denounce the invasion from the north, leading to a multinational force being mobilised to support the south. A number of countries contributed to the UN effort, with the United States providing the majority of military personnel.

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