Friday, April 6, 2007
In the United States of America, some say “Korean War” and some say “Korean Conflict” but here in Korea it’s simply called “6-2-5” after June 25, 1950, the day the North Korean armed forces crossed the 38th Parallel.
In August 1950, North Korean forces crossed the Nakdonk River (see map) and threatened to take Daegu City. At that time, they had already taken all of the peninsula except for the part south and east of the Nakdong. South Korean and allied forces had taken up defensive positions on three hills near the town of Dabudong, northwest of Daegu. The battle lasted 55 days and resulted in 27,000 deaths. Ultimately the North Korean forces withdrew. This was the single most devastating battle in all of 6-2-5 in terms of human lives lost.
Above is one of many monuments and war artifacts, including three fighter planes and a small museum, available for public viewing at the battle site.
