New Zealand in the Korean War

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The involvement of New Zealand in the Korean War began in 1950 as a response to the United Nations Security Council's call for combat assistance in the erupting Korean War. New Zealand was one of the first (of a total of sixteen) nations to respond with support. ^[1]

The Korean War lasted from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953, however New Zealand forces remained in a reduced capacity until final troops were withdrawn in 1957.^[2]