where did the korean war take place

The Korean War took place on the Korean Peninsula , mainly in North Korea and South Korea. It also briefly spread to nearby areas during the fighting, but the core conflict was fought across Korea itself along and around the 38th parallel.

Quick Scoop

• Main location: Korea, split between North Korea and South Korea.

• Key line of conflict: the 38th parallel, which divided the peninsula after World War II.

• Notable battle areas: Seoul, Pyongyang, Inchon, and the Pusan/Busan perimeter.

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