Korean War Timeline (1950-1953)
1950
June 25
North Korean Communist forces invade South Korea
June 27
UN calls for cease-fire and asks UN members to assist South Korea
June 27
Truman orders U.S. forces into Korea
June 28
North Koreans capture Seoul
July 8
Gen. Douglas MacArthur designated commander of unified UN forces
Oct. 26
Chinese Communists enter war
Dec
force UN retreat toward 38th parallel
1951
April 11
Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway replaces MacArthur after he threatens Chinese with massive retaliation
July
Armistice negotiations
July-June 1953
Armistice negotiations continue with interruptions until June 1953.
1953
July 27
Armistice negotiations ended and signed, ending the fighting.
Oct. 26
Chinese troops start to withdraw from North Korea, but take many years.