First Battle of Seoul

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First Battle of Seoul
Part of the Korean War

Map of the North Korean Invasion, 25–28 June 1950
Date
  • 25 June 1950 – 28 June 1950
    (3 days)
Location
Result Communist Victory
Belligerents
 South Korea  North Korea
Commanders and leaders
  • Chae Byeong-deok 
Strength
65,000 107,000
Casualties and losses
44,000 dead or missing 1,112 dead

The First Battle of Seoul (Korean제1차 서울 전투), known in North Korean historiography as the Liberation of Seoul, was the North Korean capture of the South Korean capital, Seoul, during June 1950 at the start of the Korean War.

Background

On 25 June 1950, Korean People's Army (KPA) forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea. The KPA utilized a blitzkrieg style invasion using T-34 tanks supported by artillery. The Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) had no methods in stopping the onslaught of tanks as they lacked anti-tank weapons and had no tanks at all.

Battle

On 28 June the ROKA demolished the bridge across the Han River trapping soldiers from the 5th Division and killing hundreds of refugees evacuating the city.[1] North Korean forces were able to cross the river later that day and occupy Seoul.[2]

Aftermath

On 30 June

Formosa and strengthened the United States forces in the Philippines.[3]

As a result of North Korea’s invasion, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed United Nations Security Council Resolution 84. The resolution authorised the use of the UN flag in operations against North Korean forces and those nations partaking. The UNSC provided a recommendation to members to provide assistance to South Korea in repelling the North Korean attack and restoring worldwide peace and security.[4]

See also

References

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  3. ^ "Statement by the President, Truman on Korea". History and Public Policy Program Digital Archive, Public Papers of the Presidents, Harry S. Truman, 1945–1953. 27 June 1950.
  4. ^ "United Nations Security Council Resolution 84". History and Public Policy Program Digital Archive, United Nations. Department of Public Information. 5 July 1950.