Korean War Collection: Korean War Veterans Association Collection
The Korean War, a conflict between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), resulted in the loss of at least 2.5 million lives. The war escalated to international proportions in June 1950 when North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union, invaded the South. The United Nations, led by the United States, intervened on behalf of South Korea, while the People’s Republic of China supported North Korea. After over a million combat casualties on both sides, the fighting ceased in July 1953, leaving Korea divided into two hostile states. Subsequent negotiations in 1954 failed to produce further agreements, solidifying the front line as the de facto boundary between North and South Korea.
This collection, comprising photographs from two donors of the Korean War Veterans Association Hawaii Chapter #1, offers a rare and insightful look into the experiences of the commanders and the society during the Korean War.
This collection, comprising photographs from two donors of the Korean War Veterans Association Hawaii Chapter #1, offers a rare and insightful look into the experiences of the commanders and the society during the Korean War.
