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The cold war NEVER turned hot. If it did, there would have been a WW3...a nuclear World War Three. There were two hot "Battles" of the cold war; the Korean War and the Vietnam War...limited to conventional weapons only (no nukes allowed). That's why they were called LIMITED WARS.

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The USA supported South Korea, and the Soviet Union & Communist China backed North Korea.

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north Korea was comunist and wanted to spead it to south Korea, but they didn't want it.

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What are the two Korea's?

The two Koreas are North and South Korea. We were divided into halves after a war. The war is not finished yet, we're just like taking a break. But nobody thinks the war would continue.


When and where did the Korean War break out?

The Korean War, June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, began when North Korea invaded South Korea.


Why did war break out in Korea 1950?

The Korean War broke out in 1950 for various reasons. For example, it broke out due to underlying tensions due to the Cold War.


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Where was Korea divided after the war?

south Korea and north Korea


Did the US declare war on North Korea?

No.Lamyis right the USA didn't Declare war on North Korea. North Korea declared war on the USA.


What if the North Korea and South Korea go into war?

China would assist North Korea in tbe war


Was South Korea in the Vietnam war?

The answer is yes, South Korea was in the Vietnam War!


What war was caused when north Korea invaded south Korea?

The Korean war.


How does the Korean war effect the now?

before the war, korea was divided; after the war, korea is still divided.


Who was Korean War against?

The Korean War was due to the Invasion of South Korea by North Korea. Later in this war, the Chinese came to the aid of North Korea.


When was War Memorial of Korea created?

War Memorial of Korea was created in 1993-12.