The 38th parallel in Korea has become almost as famous as another imaginary line, the equator. The political history of the 38th: Origin. Three days before Japan’s surrender, Russian troops entered ...

WASHINGTON — On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and attacked South Korea. Three days later, North Korean forces captured South Korea's capital, Seoul. The following week ...

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In May 1949, two battalion commanders from the South Korean Army’s front lines crossed the 38th parallel northward on the same day, attempting to defect with their entire units, leading to intense gun ...