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Korean War: North Korean troops attacked United Nations forces in the first of two battles at Wonju.

Historical image related to Korean War: North Korean troops attacked United Nations forces in the first of two battles at Wonju. from December 31, 1950

Korean War

1950–1953 war between North and South Korea

The Korean War was an armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula fought between North Korea and South Korea and their allies. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union, while South Korea was supported by the United Nations Command (UNC) led by the United States. The…
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First and second battles of Wonju

1950 - 51 battle between North Korean and United Nations forces during the Korean War

The First and Second Battles of Wonju, also known as the Wonju Campaign or the Third Phase Campaign Eastern Sector, was a series of engagements between North Korean and United Nations (UN) forces during the Korean War. The battle took place from December 31, 1950, to January 20,…
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Wonju

City in Gangwon, South Korea

Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul.
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