a war, also called the Korean conflict, fought between the United Nations and CommunistNorth Korea. In 1950, afterNorth Korea invaded South Korea, the United Nations declared North Korea the aggressor and sent troops, mostly from United States forces, to aid the South Korean army. In 1953, with neither side having a prospect of victory, a truce was signed. After the war, it was discovered that captured American soldiers had been brainwashed by the communists during the war. —Games Congress Gls (Approved 13.8.92)