The results of the Korean War were the loss of millions of lives; a greater American concern about the spread of Communism; and tension between North Korea and the United States.
The Korean War took place between 1950 and 1953. Its components were the Republic of Korea (or South Korea), supported by the armed forces of several countries commanded by the United States; and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or North Korea), supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The war was one of the earliest episodes of the Cold War. Ending more than 3 million civilians lives and almost 15% of North's population dead, it constitutes one of the most bloody wars in history.
The war took place until July 1953, when the armistice was signed to stop fighting, after President Dwight Eisenhower of the United States threatened to use nuclear weapons.
The border that divides South Korea, capitalist, and North Korea, communist, remains until today and, despite its demilitarized area, continues to be the center of frequent conflicts.
