As the results of the conflicts between the nations at this time period, North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. This sudden invasion aimed to unify Korea under a communist regime.
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At this time period, both China and the Soviet Union, saw North Korea as a strategic ally in expanding Communist influences in Eastern Asia. They started to support North Korea during this particular time period for their interests.
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After North Korea's invasion, the United States and United Nations (UN) forces quickly came to South Korea's aid to be engaged and support the war on South Korea's side.
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Despite the fierce fighting, the war reached a stalemate, with no decisive victory. An armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, halting the fighting but not officially ending the war.
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Korea still remained divided into North and South at the 38th Parallel, creating a heavily fortified border. The Korean War was one of the significant event during the Cold War era in which it exemplifies the global struggle between Communism and Democracy/Capitalism.