Republic of Korea (Military Occupation)
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Polity that includes all territories militarly occupied by the Republic of Korea that are not part of a specific military territory.
Establishment
October 1950: The ROK 3rd and Capital Divisions established their command posts in Yangyang, 8 miles (13 km) north of the parallel.
October 1950: A South Korean division entered Hwach'on.
October 1950: Republic of Korea troops arrived at the Iron Triangle.
October 1950: General Yu Jae-hung, commander of the ROK 3rd Division, led the successful operation to secure Wonsan in 1950 during the Korean War. Despite facing heavy resistance from the North Korean People's Army, the division was able to capture the city for the Republic of Korea.
October 1950: Kumch'on fell to the ROK 1st Cavalry Division.
October 1950: Battle of Sariwon.
October 1950: South Korean forces secured both Hamhung and its port, Hungnam.
October 1950: Battle of Pyongyang (1950).
October 1950: Battle of Yongju.
October 1950: During the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur ordered the United Nations forces to advance to Ch'ongch'on in 1950. The area was eventually occupied by the Republic of Korea.
October 1950: The 7th Regiment, part of the Republic of Korea's military forces, passed through Onjong on the night of 24-25 October 1950. This movement was likely part of the Korean War, which began in June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea.
October 1950: Battle of Kujin.
October 1950: A South Korean Cavalry Regiment against strong opposition captured Songjin.
October 1950: Battle of Onjong.
October 1950: Battle of Chongju (1950).
November 1950: The ROK attack in Kilchu on 3 November 1950 was led by General Douglas MacArthur and aimed to push back North Korean forces. Despite a day-long battle, the town remained under North Korean control.
November 1950: Battle of Unsan.
November 1950: Battle of Pakchon.
November 1950: In 1950, during the Korean War, the 1st Marine Regiment, led by Colonel Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, moved through the pass without facing any resistance and successfully occupied Kot'o-ri in South Korea, which was under military occupation by the Republic of Korea.
November 1950: The South Koreans entered Hagaru-Ri.
November 1950: Without opposition, the ROK 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, led the way into Hyesanjin, and by 10:00 had occupied the town.
November 1950: General Douglas MacArthur ordered the retreat of the ROK 10th and 21st Infantry Regiment from Yongdong-ni in 1950 during the Korean War.
November 1950: Tokchon was captured by the PVA.
November 1950: Ch'ongjin fell to the Capital Division of the Republic of Korea.
November 1950: The ROK 8th Infantry Division headquarters and the ROK 16th Infantry Regiment, led by General Yu Jae-hung, broke out of Maengsan and retreated as the territory fell to the advancing forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
November 1950: American forces evacuated Hudong-ni.
December 1950: ROK forces retreated from Sinhung-ni to prevent further casualties among United Nations forces.
December 1950: The fighting at Yudam-ni in 1950 involved the 1st Marine Division led by Major General Oliver P. Smith during the Korean War. The Marines were able to successfully evacuate from Yudam-ni on the morning of December 2, avoiding being surrounded by Chinese forces.
December 1950: The ROK attack before daylight of 3 November developed into a day-long battle which failed to win the town of Kilchu.
December 1950: Expulsion of all UN forces from North Korea.
Chronology
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Was a war between North Korea (supported by the USSR and China) and South Korea (supported by the United States) that begun when North Korea invaded South Korea with the goal of reuniting the countries. The war was caused by the partition of Korea by the USSR and USA after taking the territory from Japan during World War II. Japan had annexed Korea, previously an independent country, in 1910.
1.1.UN offensive into North Korea
Was a military invasion of North Korea by South Korea and the United Nations.
1.2.Chinese Offensive in South Korea
Was a military invasion of South Korea by North Korea with the support of China.
1.3.Second Phase (Korean War)
Was a North Korean counteroffensive against South Korean and UN forces that had occupied most of North Korea.
1.4.UN May-June 1951 counteroffensive
Was a counteroffensive by the United Nations and South Korea against the joint Chinese-North Korean invasion, during the Korean War.
June 1951: By mid-June UN forces had reached Line Kansas approximately 3.2-9.7 km north of the 38th Parallel from which they had withdrawn at the start of the Spring Offensive and in some areas advanced to Line Wyoming further north.
Disestablishment
June 1951: By mid-June UN forces had reached Line Kansas approximately 3.2-9.7 km north of the 38th Parallel from which they had withdrawn at the start of the Spring Offensive and in some areas advanced to Line Wyoming further north.
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