3. Why did the UN become involved in the Korean War?
The Korean crisis was the first major test for the UN to achieve its goals. When North Korean forces invaded South Korea across the 38th parallel, you have seen that the US immediately urged the UN to act. On June 25th and June 27th, the UN called for a ceasefire and for all member nations to asist the South Koreans. Because the USSR was boycotting the UN Security Council it was able to pass these measures. President...