United States in the Korean War - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › United_States_in_the_Korean_WarIn 1950, a North Korean invasion began the Korean War, which saw extensive U.S.-led U.N. intervention in support of the South, while the North received support from China and from the Soviet Union. Some 1,780,000 Americans served in the war, with 36,574 killed, 103,284 wounded, and 4,714 taken as prisoners of war.
United States expedition to Korea - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_expeditionThe United States expedition to Korea, known in Korea as the Shinmiyangyo or simply the Korean Expedition, was the first American military action in Korea and took place predominantly on and around Ganghwa Island in 1871. The reason for the presence of the American land and naval force in Korea was to support an American diplomatic delegation sent to negotiate trade and political relations with the peninsular nation led by the American ambassador to China, Frederick Low, to ascertain the fate of