Cultural Spotlight: Korean War- chrono3

1950
June 25	North Korea invades the South.
June 26	UN passes a vote to stop the North's invasion.
June 27	US commands the Far East Navy and Air Force to support the South.
July 20	Occupation of Daejeon.
August 1	EUSA Commander orders withdrawal to Nakdong River defense line.
September 15	Incheon Landing Operations.
September 28	The South reclaims Seoul.
October 1	ROK Army advances north past the 38th Parallel.
October 19	ROK Army and the UN forces captures Pyeongyang.
October 25	Chinese Army's first invasion.
December 14~24	ROK Army and UN forces in Heungnam Retreat Operation.

1951
January 4	Retreat, the North recaptures Seoul.
January 14	ROK Army and UN forces retreat to the Pyeongtaek-Samchuk defense line.
March 15	ROK Army recovers Seoul and advances up north.
July 10	Armistice negotiation commences in Gaeseong.
October 25	Armistice negotiations move to Panmunjeom.
October 28	Both sides agree on setting the Military Demarcation Line.
December 18	Both sides exchange POW lists.

1953
April 20~26	POWs and WIAs exchanged.
June 8	Both sides reach agreement on exchanging POWs.
June 18	President Lee releases anti-Communist POWs.
July 27	Armistice agreement signed.

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