Korean War Timeline

  • Japanese Occupation of Korea begins

    Japanese Occupation of Korea begins

  • "Chinese Winter Offensive"

    "Chinese Winter Offensive"

  • World War II ends

    World War II ends

  • Korea is divided by the 38th Parallel by the United States and Soviet Union

    Korea is divided by the 38th Parallel by the United States and Soviet Union

  • UN/ South Korean troops cross the border into North Korea

    UN/ South Korean troops cross the border into North Korea

  • Korean War begins

    Korean War begins

  • Battle of Pusan Perimeter

    Battle of Pusan Perimeter

  • China enters the Korean War

    China enters the Korean War

  • President Eisenhower visits Korea, fulfilliing his campaign promise

    President Eisenhower visits Korea, fulfilliing his campaign promise

  • Cease-Fire is Signed

    Cease-Fire is Signed

  • Korean War is Officially over

    Korean War is Officially over

  • Battle in Inchon/ General MacArthur's Amphibious Landing

    Battle in Inchon/ General MacArthur's Amphibious Landing