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Toward the end of WW2 Russian military forces attacked the Japanese held areas of China and Northern Korea. US forces occupied South Korea.

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ASian peninsula divided after World War 2?

Korea was divided into North and South Korea after World War 2. North Korea was occupied by the Soviet Union, while South Korea was occupied by the United States. The division led to the Korean War in 1950.


What caused the division of Korea into north and south?

Because there was a war between North and South Korea


What events led the temporary division of Korea?

The division of North and South Korea was the 38th Parallel before the war, during the war, and after the war.


What war divided Korea into north and south?

World War 2. After Japan surrendered, North Korea was liberated by the USSR, and South Korea by the US. A few years later the Korean War was fought, and the previous division at the 38th Parallel was reaffirmed.


Why did north Korea become north Korea?

The division of Korea was the result of the 1945 Allied victory in World War II ending the Empire of Japan's 35 years colonial rule of Korea by General Order No.1.


Where in Korea did this division take place?

The division of Korea occurred along the 38th parallel after World War II, resulting in the establishment of two separate states: North Korea and South Korea. This division was formalized in 1948, leading to the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, which further entrenched the split. The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) now serves as the border between the two countries, symbolizing the ongoing tensions.


Why did north Korea become a country?

The division of Korea was the result of the 1945 Allied victory in World War II ending the Empire of Japan's 35 years colonial rule of Korea by General Order No.1.


Did religion cause North and South Korea to divide?

No. One side is Communist and the other is Democracy,(I think, from what i read about while in school)they do not agree on each other. South Korea and N.Korea hate each other


How was Korea divided when World War 2 ended?

At the end of World War II in 1945, Korea was divided along the 38th parallel into two occupation zones. The Soviet Union occupied the northern zone, while the United States took control of the southern zone. This division was initially intended to be temporary but eventually led to the establishment of two separate governments: the communist North Korea and the democratic South Korea. The division solidified with the onset of the Korean War in 1950, further entrenching the split.


What side was south Korea on during World War I?

First off, there was no South Korea during world war 1. Korea as a whole was neutral and was not involved in world war 1.


What event led to the temporary division of Korea?

the UN passes a resolution stating that free elections should be held, foreign troops should be withdrawn, and a UN commission for Korea should be created.


Did the USSR help korea in world war 2?

Korea did not fight in world war 2. So the answer is no.