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Japan had control over Korea at the time
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At 38 latitude, this is where Korea divides into North and South Korea. Link text
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Kim Il Sung became the first leader for North Korea
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Elections in 1948 were rigged.
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North Korea was a communist country and because of this Russians were trying to help.
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Communist Mao Zedong takes over China replacing the Nationalists.
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North Korea almost takes over all of Korea. Link text
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UN forces flank North Korea at Inchon to take back over Korea. Link text
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After the flank on Inchon, UN troops were able to take up most of Korea including North Korea's capital. Link text
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The Chinese surprise American troops as they cross the Yalu River under Mao Zedong
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Chinese and North Korean forces recapture Seoul.
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For the fourth time Seoul has been taken over. UN forces get the South Korean capital back.
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Truman relieves MacArthur of command for his actions.
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An armistice line is created as the new border of North and South Korea. Link text
