Korea was finally freed from Japanese control after WW2
HOORAY
WE'RE FREE
Soviets had settled in the north while Americans occupied the south
In 1948, after a few years of tension between the North and South. The country was divided at the 38th parallel and was now lead by two different leaders.
THIS IS BAD!!
June 25th 1950 the North attacked the South
The North was successful and defeated the South even capturing Seoul. The last major region remaining was Pusan
Survival of South Korea was essential to prevent the spread of communism in other countries