United Nations Security Council Resolution 82
UN Security Council Resolution 82 was adopted on June 25, 1950. It condemned North Korea’s armed attack on the Republic of Korea and called for an immediate end to hostilities, with North Korea’s forces to be withdrawn back to the 38th parallel. The resolution passed 9 votes in favor, with one abstention from Yugoslavia; the Soviet Union was absent because it was boycotting the UN over China’s representation.
Background and context: After World War II, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel, with the US in the south and the Soviet Union in the north. Each side established its own government, and tensions rose as the Cold War grew. On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded the South with the aim of unifying the peninsula under its rule. The UN, led by the United States, supported South Korea as the legitimate government and moved to respond.
Impact: The resolution labeled the North Korean invasion a breach of the peace and demanded an immediate halt and withdrawal to the 38th parallel. North Korea did not comply, and the meeting set the stage for further UN action, including Resolution 83, which urged international military intervention to restore peace. This escalation led to a broader international involvement in the Korean War.
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