Geopolitics Korea 1945-1953 By Mirae Kim Aug 10, 1945 Division at the 38th Parallel Aug 15, 1945 Korean Liberation from Japanese Rule Japan surrenders to the Allied forces, ending WWII and Japanese occupation in East Asia and SEA. Aug 15, 1948 Republic of Korea Sep 9, 1948 Democratic People's Republic of Korea Jun 25, 1950 NK invades SK Sep 15, 1950 Busan Perimeter Sep 16, 1950 Incheon Landing & UN Intervention Oct 25, 1950 Chinese intervention Period: Jan 15, 1951 to Jul 27, 1953 Stalemate Jul 27, 1953 Armistice Agreement