North Korean occupation of South Korea

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The North Korean occupation of South Korea from June to September 1950 constituted the first phase of the Korean War. On 25 June 1950, the Korean People's Army (KPA) crossed the 38th parallel between North and South Korea. The KPA advanced at an incredible speed, capturing Seoul on 28 June 1950. Thus began the three-months of North Korean occupation in South Korea. This occupation ceased after the UN launched a counteroffensive in September 30 following the landing on Inchon. This period of occupation is commonly described as "(Korea) under people's republican rule" (Korean: 인공 치하; Hanja: 人共治下; RR: Ingong-chiha).

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