Korean War 1950

The Soviet Union occupied Korea north of the 38^th parallel and the United States occupied south. By the end of 1949, the occupation of South Korea by the United States and the occupation of North Korea by the Soviet Union resulted in war that commenced on June 25, 1950. The North Korean army invaded South Korea by crossing the 38^th parallel. Only on July 27, 1953 did North and South Korea come to an agreement by signing an armistice.