This is where the Cold War comes into the picture. ... The U.S. entered into the war on South Korea's side and this action brought China into the war. ... With the Cold War and the threat of nuclear war, people saw a need to limit the spread of nuclear weapons. ... The Korean War began in 1950 when the south was invaded by the north. ... Political conflicts spilled over into a war that was a fight to determine Asia's future. ...

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