1. The Hot War in the Middle of the Cold War

3.  During WWII, Korea was divided at 38 th Parallel  Soviet Union and United States shared trusteeship  Communism and Democracy

4.  Both sides wanted to unify under their own rule  1950 – all out war broke out.  USSR backed the North  USA backed the South  United States and UN forces pushed into N. Korea  The Soviets and North Korean troops pushed them back.

6.  The war went on for three years  Stalemate. Country left divided at 38 th Parallel  Perspective:  Who started the war?  Depends on the P.O.V