Online exhibit uncovers harsh reality of Korean War Sunday, 27 June 2021 1:52 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 27 June 2021 1:52 AM ] Frank Smith Press TV, Seoul On June 25th 1950 the Korean War broke out as the North Korean army poured across the 38th parallel into South Korea. The anniversary, Friday, provided a marker for reflection. The War Memorial in the center of the South Korean capital is part ongoing multifaceted efforts to promote the military here honoring those that served and died during the Korean War South Koreans, Americans, and other nationalities. The 1950-53 conflict was only suspended with an armistice, not a peace treaty, and because of the tension with North Korea, South Korea requires all able bodied men to serve a year and a half in the armed forces.