Which conflict took place on the Korean Peninsula from 1950 to 1953?

The correct answer is the Korean War, which occurred on the Korean Peninsula from 1950 to 1953. This conflict arose from the division of Korea into two separate states following World War II, with the northern part becoming a communist state supported by the Soviet Union and China, and the southern part aligning with capitalist democratic principles, backed by the United States and other Western nations.

The war began when North Korea launched an invasion of South Korea in June 1950, leading to a military response from the United Nations, primarily led by the United States. The fighting continued until a ceasefire was declared in 1953, resulting in a military stalemate and the establishment of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two countries. This war significantly shaped the geopolitical landscape of East Asia and marked an early conflict in the context of the broader Cold War.

While the Vietnam War involved a different region and context of conflict, World War II was a global conflict that preceded the Korean War, and the Cold War is characterized by political tensions rather than direct military engagement like that seen in the Korean War.