Korean War (1950-1953) Canada’s role in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. Timelines, remembrance, visuals and learning resources. Follow: Facebook. Korean War Casualty Summary ( U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO DIED FROM HOSTILE ACTION, 1950-1957 ) Country Dead Wounded MIA Captured Total: S Korea: 227,800: 717,100: 43,500. T hough the Korean War started on this day 65 years ago—June 25, 1950—when North Korean tanks crossed the 38th parallel, the boundary with South Korea, TIME’s reporting from the following. Korean War, conflict (1950–53) between North Korea, aided by China, and South Korea, aided by the UN with the U.S. As principal participant. At least 2.5 million people lost their lives in the fighting, which ended in July 1953 with Korea still divided into two hostile states separated by the 38th parallel.
Services and information
Canada’s military role
Overview of Canada’s involvement in the Korean War, including key facts and figures.
Memorials, honours and medals
Memorials, honours and medals commemorating the Canadian efforts during the Korean War.
Navy equipment exhibit
Online exhibit of equipment used by Canada’s Navy during the Korean War.
2 Effects Of The Korean War On Superpower Relations
Canada Remembers the Battle of Kapyong
2 Results Of Korean War Fought
How Canadians fought in one of the toughest battles in Korea, the Battle of Kapyong.
Educational resources
Learning resources to help teachers plan lessons on Canada’s role in Korea.
Canada Remembers Hill 355
How Canadians fought for the coveted Hill 355.
Effects Of The Korean War
Films and video
Documentaries and newsreels about Canada in the Korean War.