Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code CAREABOUT for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/careabout Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/6euYaQdTSqI The Korean war is called "The Forgotten War" for a reason. There is so much more to it than we usually hear, and unfortunately, many YouTubers who cover this topic tend to have a very biased view, which doesn't help us understand the conflict. So this is my attempt to go in-depth and help you finally understand one of the most forgotten about American Wars, but that is still tremendously important! This video was heavily inspired by Oversimplified and Bill Wurtz (Especially his history of the entire world, I guess) If you enjoy my content, consider: Following me on https://www.twitch.tv/ticanick Supporting me on https://www.patreon.com/ThingsICareAbout Checking out the accompanying article on www.nickheumann.com Join our community! https://discord.gg/QGyTtbQZ If you enjoy my videos, please consider subscribing and following me on my socials! twitter.com/nickheumanns Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolasheumann Big thank you to my members: Leo'pard knowledge 501st CloneBoi And patreons: Yoy Jester Iman Ben Drucker David JT96 SeanArki Lyvia Igondjo LukB94 Music used: By Kevin Mcleod: The Complex Prelude and Action Infados Sneaky Snitch I Knew a Guy Darkest Child Anguish Five Armies Evil Incoming Hard Boiled Constance - The Descent Sneaky Adventure Achilles Exotic Battle Face Off Dark Times Desert City Accralate Crisis Marty Gots a Plan I knew a Guy Crossing the Chasm Sovereign For the Fallen Crusades Other Autors: Dark Mystery - Audionautix Huma - From Russia With Love Eminence Landscapes - Ian Post The Voyage - Audionautix Time stamps: 00:00 Why Starting in 1950 makes no sense 01:07 Japanese Occupation of Korea 04:30 Kim Il Sung and Guerilla Warfare 07:23 Division of Korea 08:50 The Impact of Collaborators 10:50 Elections in the South 12:00 Cheju and Yeosu Uprisings 15:59 What about the communists? 16:34 Skirmishes begin 18:45 The North Invades