The Korean War By mfrislid Aug 18, 1945 Japan's rule of Korea ended Aug 20, 1945 Korea is divided Aug 20, 1948 South-Korean government was elected and recognized by the UN Aug 18, 1949 China became communist Jun 25, 1950 South Korea gets invaded Sep 18, 1950 All of South - Korea except for a small part in the south east was taken by North Korea. Oct 18, 1950 South Korea had taken everythin of North Korea except the very north Oct 20, 1950 China enters the war Apr 11, 1951 Macarthur gets revieled of his duties Jul 10, 1951 The peace talks start Jul 27, 1953 The Korean war ended