Fighting in the Korean War, which began in June 1950 when the communist North invaded the South, ended when an armistice was signed on July 27, 1953. More than 2 million people—civilian and military—lost their lives, including nearly 40,000 Americans.

The U.S. decision to intervene, which brought in numerous allies, saved the South from conquest by the North. But choices were made that remain controversial and have resonance with today’s war in Ukraine.

This segment of What’s Ahead explains why we must not allow a Korean-like solution in Ukraine.