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During the Korean War the North Korean troops took over almost the whole Korean peninsula. Only due the US led UN troops intervention did the South Korean survive. After Some back and forth fighting with the US + South Korean troops agains North Korean + Chinese troops did the border stabilize where it stands today. US troops remain in South Korea as a deterrant against Norths invasion and to uphold the peace in the peninsula.
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US response to the invasion of South Korea?
The US sent troops into Korea from Japanese military bases where US troops were stationed to help South Korea resist the North Korean invasion . The intervention of Chinese troops widened the war .
What is the initial reason the US sent troops to Korea?
The Communist invasion of South Korea.North Korea's invasion of South Korea
How many US troops are in South Korea in 2010?
28,000
Who was the first to commanded the us troops in south Korea?
westmoreland
Who were the US allies in Korean War?
UK, Turkey, Australia, South Korea had the most troops
Who did The North invaded with tanks after the withdrawal of US troops?
South Korea to settle the republic of Korea
How many US troops are in South Korea in 2007?
About 37 thousand.
How did the US help south Koreans in the Korean war?
The US was a main contributor in sending troops over to South Korea. The entire UN support was also led by US General Douglas MacArthur, whose brilliant military strategy at the Landing of Inchon kept South Korea from being overrun by the North.
What were the US troops doing in South Korea?
They were sent into South Korea at the request of the United Nations to protect Sout Korea and to eject the invading North Koreans.
When did America go to Korea for war?
US involvement in the Korean War began with troops deployed to Korea in September of 1945. On July 5, 1950 US troops formally began to fight on South Korea's behalf. The battle of Osan was a decided defeat for our troops.
Why is the US allowed to patrol over North Korea?
The US is not permitted to patrol North Korea, nor do they. The US military does however have military bases in south Korea as part of a treaty to protect them against a possible attack by North Korea.
The US military was involved in Korea as part of?
the United Nations forces, which protected South Korea from an invasion by North Korea.
