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 The Korean War was a testing ground for new military technologies, including guided missiles and early versions of night vision devices.[([[https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/29146|encyclopedia]])] The Korean War was a testing ground for new military technologies, including guided missiles and early versions of night vision devices.[([[https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/29146|encyclopedia]])]
  
 +===== Brief Cooperation Between China And United States =====
 +
 +The war led to a brief period of cooperation between China and the United States, as both sides sought a resolution to the conflict.[([[https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb_663304/wjbz_663308/2461_663310/202209/t20220923_10770469.html|fmprc]])]
 +
 +===== Dedicated National Cemeteries =====
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 +Both North and South Korea have dedicated national cemeteries for the war dead, honoring the soldiers who lost their lives.[([[https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/un-cemetery-busan-korea-war-intl-hnk/index.html|cnn]])]
 +
 +===== Impact On Psyche And Identity =====
 +
 +The Korean War had a profound impact on the Korean people's psyche and identity, further dividing the two sides culturally and politically.[([[https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/journals/ijoks/v5i1/f_0013340_10836.pdf|columbia]])]
 +
 +===== Notable Veterans =====
 +
 +A number of notable veterans of the Korean War later became prominent figures in politics, including US Presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.[([[https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves/Politics-Government|arlingtoncemetery]])]
 +
 +===== First Armed Conflict After Establishment Of Republic Of China =====
 +
 +The Korean War was the first armed conflict following the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.[([[https://www.britannica.com/event/Korean-War|britannica]])]
 +
 +===== Prisoners Of War =====
 +
 +A significant number of prisoners of war refused repatriation at the end of the war, choosing to live in a neutral country instead.[([[https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-korean-war-prisoner-who-never-came-home|newyorker]])]
 +
 +===== Miracle on the Han River =====
 +
 +South Korea experienced rapid economic growth in the decades following the war, known as the "Miracle on the Han River."[([[https://www.oecd.org/country/korea/thematic-focus/sustaining-the-miracle-on-the-han-river-103653fa/|oecd]])]
 +
 +===== North Korea Closed And Secretive =====
 +
 +North Korea remains one of the most closed and secretive countries in the world, partially due to the war's enduring impact.[([[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/korea-north/|cia]])]
 +
 +===== Technological Advancements =====
 +
 +The war led to significant technological advancements in military equipment and tactics, shaping modern warfare.[([[https://defensebridge.com/article/the-impact-of-military-technology-on-modern-warfare.html|defensebridge]])]
 +
 +===== Limited War =====
 +
 +The Korean War was one of the first "limited wars," as the major powers involved sought to avoid a direct confrontation with each other.[([[https://publications.essex.ac.uk/esj/article/id/162/|essex]])]
 +
 +===== Skirmishes And Incidents Along The DMZ =====
 +
 +Despite the war's end, sporadic skirmishes and incidents along the DMZ have occurred over the years, leading to continued tensions.[([[https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/english-edition-archives/november-december-2019/anderson-korean-dmz/|armyupress]])]
 +
 +===== Mandatory Korean Language Course =====
 +
 +The US Military Academy at West Point introduced mandatory Korean language courses after the war to improve communication and intelligence gathering.[([[https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jul/13/2002761763/-1/-1/0/KOREAN-WAR-SIGINT-BACKGROUND.PDF|defense]])]
 +
 +===== Remains Of US Soldiers =====
 +
 +In 1999, the remains of more than 400 US soldiers were returned by North Korea, and a joint recovery operation continues to search for more remains.[([[https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaFamWebKorean|crmforce]])]
 +
 +===== Korean War Veterans Memorial =====
 +
 +The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was dedicated in 1995 to honor the American soldiers who served during the conflict.[([[https://www.abmc.gov/about-us/history/korean-war-memorial|abmc]])]
 +
 +===== Korean War's Legacy =====
 +
 +The Korean War's legacy continues to shape geopolitics in East Asia, with reunification efforts and regional security remaining ongoing concerns.[([[https://books.openedition.org/pum/14871|openedition]])]
  
  
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