What was the fighting in Korea supposed to be called?

The Korean War (see § Names) was a war fought between North Korea and South Korea from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953.

When did North Korea and South Korea separate from each other?

When Japan surrendered to the Allies in 1945, the Korean peninsula was split into two zones of occupation – the U.S.-controlled South Korea and the Soviet-controlled North Korea. Amid the growing Cold War tensions between Moscow and Washington, in 1948, two separate governments were established in Pyongyang and Seoul.

Do North Korea and South Korea speak the same language?

Yes, people living in both North and South Korea speak Korean (also called Hangul). Nonetheless, the differences in dialects have continued to grow as the states have been separated for quite some time.

Why are North Korea and South Korea enemies?

The United Nations, South Korea and the U.S. maintain that North Korea opened fire, backed by the Soviets. North Korea vehemently denies this and accuses the South of attacking first. So legally speaking, the two Koreas are enemies, still technically at war (since the war ended with an armistice, not a peace agreement, in 1953).

Why are North Korea and South Korea divided?

North Korea tried to conquer the south but the war (although not officially over) ended with essentially the status quo ante and friction on both sides. As a result, the two countries are divided by the ‘demilitarized zone’, which is one of the heavily armed borders in the world. However, recently both parties have taken several peace attempts.

Why don’t North Korea and South Korea get along?

Now, as President Trump prepares for his own historic meeting with North Korea in June, you may be wondering why exactly North and South Korea don’t get along in the first place. As it turns out, it has a lot to do with external powers meddling in Korean affairs.

What countries supported north and South Korea in the Korean War?

The United States and the Soviet Union supported the South and North respectively during the Korean War. In 1953, the two Koreas signed an armistice, which established the Korean Demilitarized Zone — an official border area between the two countries. The armistice officially separated the North and the South.