Question 147159 • MS U.S. History - SS3307 B-IC
North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, and President Truman’s administration asked the United Nations to respond. The UN authorized action to repel the invasion and defend South Korea, a democratic nation. North Korea had not attacked UN forces before the UN became involved, and the UN’s stated purpose was not to wage a war against communism.
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