The Korean War lasted from 1950-1953. What happened in Korea started, the Cold War and showed action towards each of the major superpowers. Though America and Russia did not officially fight, Many proxy wars had occurred. These are wars which are initiated by a major power, which did not themselves become involved, but provide major military equipment and support.
Some proxy wars that did occur were the
1. Korean War 1950-1953
2. The Vietnam War 1957-1975
3. Afghan - Soviet War 1979-1989
The peninsula was divided after WW2 into a Russian-backed north (The People’s Democratic Republic of Korea) and the American-backed south (The Republic of Korea). Each claimed the right to the other half in an effort to unify both. The division was the result of the occupation of Korea by the communists after the end of the war with the country eventually being divided at the 38th parallel.
The armistice to end the war, was signed at 10 am on 27 July 1953. Fighting continued throughout the day, but as evening fell the guns fell silent, as the message had been spread and received across many nations. The armistice came into effect at 10 pm, ending three years, one month, and two days of war in Korea.