Korean War Timeline 1950-1953

June 1950

After getting support from Soviet Union and China, Kim Il Sung invaded South Korea. The North Korean's People Army (NKPA) easily defeated the Republic of Korea's army (ROK).

September 1950

UN troops land in Korea, under the leadership of General MacArthur, and drive the NKPA back.

February 1951

The Americans landed more troops, and drove the Chinese back to the 38th parallel.

July 1950

The US was alarmed by the North Korean attack. Therefore, they persuaded the United Nations to support South Korea. The USSR was boycotting the UN at the time and could not veto the decision.

October 1950

UN forces had conquered almost all of North Korea.

November 1950

Chinese People's Volunteers attack and drove the Americans back. They recapture North Korea and move into the South.

July 1953

Eisenhower became the US president and the two sides agree an armistice along the 38th parallel, partitioning the country into two.

July 1951

Armistice talks began, with most of the discussion based around prisoners of war (POWs).

March 1951

Upon reaching the 38th parallel, Truman ordered MacArthur to stop. MacArthur ignored Truman's orders and was sacked.

Korean War Timeline 1950-1953