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 During the war, both sides engaged in propaganda campaigns, dropping leaflets over enemy territory to demoralize the enemy forces.[([[https://blogs.loc.gov/international-collections/2017/09/korean-war-propaganda-leaflet-collection-at-the-library-of-congress/|loc]])]
+===== Refugee Crisis =====
+The Korean War led to a significant refugee crisis, with millions of people fleeing from North to South or becoming internally displaced.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/26549202|jstor]])]
+===== DMZ In Panmunjom =====
+Armistice negotiations were held in the village of Panmunjom, located in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that still separates North and South Korea today.[([[https://www.panmuntour.go.kr/nlgn/pblc/guidance/eng/panmunjomIntrcn.do|panmuntour]])]
+===== 4km Wide Buffer Zone =====
+The armistice agreement created the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a 4 km wide buffer zone that acts as a de facto border between the two Koreas.[([[https://www.koreakonsult.com/Attraction_DMZ_eng.html|koreakonsult]])]
+===== South Korean President Syngman Rhee =====
+South Korean President Syngman Rhee was initially against the armistice agreement, as he wanted to continue fighting for the reunification of the peninsula.[([[https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/people/rhee-syngman|wilsoncenter]])]
+===== Brainwashing =====
+The Korean War saw the first use of the term "brainwashing," as prisoners of war from the UN forces reported being subjected to intense psychological manipulation by their captors.[([[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0968344518805250|sagepub]])]
+===== Marilyn Monroe =====
+Marilyn Monroe famously visited US troops stationed in South Korea in 1954, boosting the morale of American soldiers.[([[https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/marylin-monroe-korea-1954/|rarehistoricalphotos]])]
+===== U.S Military Bases =====
+The war led to a surge in military spending by the United States and the establishment of military bases in South Korea, which continue to exist to this day.[([[https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/the-korean-war-101-causes-course-and-conclusion-of-the-conflict/|asianstudies]])]
+===== SEATO =====
+The Korean War influenced the decision to form the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) to prevent the spread of communism in Asia.[([[https://history.state.gov/milestones/1953-1960/seato|state]])]
+===== General Mark W. Clark =====
+The United Nations Command, led by General Mark W. Clark, was established to coordinate the efforts of the UN forces during the war.[([[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/mark-w-clark|encyclopedia]])]
+===== Heavy Involvement Of USA =====
+Despite the heavy involvement of the United States, the war did not lead to a significant change in the overall geopolitical situation in the region.[([[https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/journals/ijoks/v14i2/f_0019553_16699.pdf|columbia]])]
+===== Truman Doctrine =====
+In 1950, the United States intervened in the conflict under the justification of the Truman Doctrine, which aimed to contain the spread of communism.[([[https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/postwar-era/a/start-of-the-cold-war-part-2|khanacademy]])]
+===== Other Countries =====
+Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries also contributed troops and support to the UN forces during the war.[([[https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/wars-and-missions/korean-war-1950-1953/korean-war/armed-forces/united-nations-forces-korean-war|anzacportal]])]
+===== Battle of Pork Chop Hill =====
+The Battle of Pork Chop Hill was a particularly brutal and deadly conflict that highlighted the intensity of the fighting.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-was-the-Battle-of-Pork-Chop-Hill-so-important|quora]])]
+===== Naval Forces =====
+The war saw extensive use of naval forces, with many naval battles and blockades taking place off the Korean Peninsula's coast.[([[https://www.navymemorial.org/tales-from-the-navy-log/2020/7/27/remembering-the-not-so-forgotten-war-korean-war-stories-of-service-in-the-navy-log|navymemorial]])]
+===== Testing Ground For New Technologies =====
+The Korean War was a testing ground for new military technologies, including guided missiles and early versions of night vision devices.[([[https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/29146|encyclopedia]])]
+===== Brief Cooperation Between China And United States =====
+The war led to a brief period of cooperation between China and the United States, as both sides sought a resolution to the conflict.[([[https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb_663304/wjbz_663308/2461_663310/202209/t20220923_10770469.html|fmprc]])]
+===== Dedicated National Cemeteries =====
+Both North and South Korea have dedicated national cemeteries for the war dead, honoring the soldiers who lost their lives.[([[https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/un-cemetery-busan-korea-war-intl-hnk/index.html|cnn]])]
+===== Impact On Psyche And Identity =====
+The Korean War had a profound impact on the Korean people's psyche and identity, further dividing the two sides culturally and politically.[([[https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/journals/ijoks/v5i1/f_0013340_10836.pdf|columbia]])]
+===== Notable Veterans =====
+A number of notable veterans of the Korean War later became prominent figures in politics, including US Presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.[([[https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves/Politics-Government|arlingtoncemetery]])]
+===== First Armed Conflict After Establishment Of Republic Of China =====
+The Korean War was the first armed conflict following the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.[([[https://www.britannica.com/event/Korean-War|britannica]])]
+===== Prisoners Of War =====
+A significant number of prisoners of war refused repatriation at the end of the war, choosing to live in a neutral country instead.[([[https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-korean-war-prisoner-who-never-came-home|newyorker]])]
+===== Miracle on the Han River =====
+South Korea experienced rapid economic growth in the decades following the war, known as the "Miracle on the Han River."[([[https://www.oecd.org/country/korea/thematic-focus/sustaining-the-miracle-on-the-han-river-103653fa/|oecd]])]
+===== North Korea Closed And Secretive =====
+North Korea remains one of the most closed and secretive countries in the world, partially due to the war's enduring impact.[([[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/korea-north/|cia]])]
+===== Technological Advancements =====
+The war led to significant technological advancements in military equipment and tactics, shaping modern warfare.[([[https://defensebridge.com/article/the-impact-of-military-technology-on-modern-warfare.html|defensebridge]])]
+===== Limited War =====
+The Korean War was one of the first "limited wars," as the major powers involved sought to avoid a direct confrontation with each other.[([[https://publications.essex.ac.uk/esj/article/id/162/|essex]])]
+===== Skirmishes And Incidents Along The DMZ =====
+Despite the war's end, sporadic skirmishes and incidents along the DMZ have occurred over the years, leading to continued tensions.[([[https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/english-edition-archives/november-december-2019/anderson-korean-dmz/|armyupress]])]
+===== Mandatory Korean Language Course =====
+The US Military Academy at West Point introduced mandatory Korean language courses after the war to improve communication and intelligence gathering.[([[https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jul/13/2002761763/-1/-1/0/KOREAN-WAR-SIGINT-BACKGROUND.PDF|defense]])]
+===== Remains Of US Soldiers =====
+In 1999, the remains of more than 400 US soldiers were returned by North Korea, and a joint recovery operation continues to search for more remains.[([[https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaFamWebKorean|crmforce]])]
+===== Korean War Veterans Memorial =====
+The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was dedicated in 1995 to honor the American soldiers who served during the conflict.[([[https://www.abmc.gov/about-us/history/korean-war-memorial|abmc]])]
+===== Korean War's Legacy =====
+The Korean War's legacy continues to shape geopolitics in East Asia, with reunification efforts and regional security remaining ongoing concerns.[([[https://books.openedition.org/pum/14871|openedition]])]

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