The Korean War By s_rtustin Aug 18, 1945 Korea liberated from Japanese Troops Aug 20, 1948 The South Korean Government was elected and recognised by the UN Aug 18, 1950 North Korea invades South Korea Sep 18, 1950 Communists control all but Pusan Sep 18, 1950 UN Troops arrive to drive back North Korean troops Oct 18, 1950 200,000 Chinese troops joined the North Koreans Mar 18, 1951 MacArthur threatens attack on China Apr 11, 1951 MacArthur is Fired Jun 18, 1951 Peace Talks between North and South Korea begin Aug 18, 1952 Truman is replaced by Eisenhower who wants to end the war Mar 18, 1953 Stalin dies, resulting in a loss of confidence for the Chinese and North Koreans Jul 18, 1953 Armistice is signed