Question : The Korean War (1950-1953) is considered a Cold War conflict because it:
Option 1: Involved direct military confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union
Option 2: Was a civil war with no international involvement
Option 3: Was a proxy war between communist and anti-communist forces
Option 4: Resulted in the unification of Korea
Correct Answer: Was a proxy war between communist and anti-communist forces
Solution : The Korean War is considered a Cold War conflict because it was a proxy war between communist (North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union) and anti-communist (South Korea, supported by the United Nations and led by the US) forces.