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The US controlled the southern part of Korea while the norther part was controlled by the Soviet Union. The country split on the 38th parallel and the north is communist the south is non communist.

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After World War II, USSR occupied Korea north of 38th parallel while U.S. occupied Korea south of 38th parallel.

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Where was Korea split following world war 2?

38th parallel


What line was Korea split in World War 2?

38th Parallel


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