The causes of the Korean War can be traced back to the division of Korea after World War II. The Soviets occupied the northern half of the country, while the United States occupied the southern half. Tensions between the two sides escalated over the years as both sought to establish their own government in Korea. The North Korean invasion of South Korea in 1950 sparked the war, with the communist forces of the North seeking to unify the country under their rule. The involvement of the United States and other international powers further escalated the conflict, leading to a devastating war that lasted for three years.
