​The Korean War was a pivotal conflict during the early Cold War era, beginning on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces, backed by the Soviet Union and later China, invaded South Korea. In response, the United Nations, led primarily by the United States, intervened to support South Korea under the principles of collective security. The war marked the first military action under the UN flag and was a defining moment in Cold War geopolitics, setting the stage for decades of tension on the Korean Peninsula. Though an armistice was signed in 1953, no formal peace treaty was ever concluded, leaving North and South Korea technically still at war. The conflict resulted in millions of casualties and long-lasting political, humanitarian, and security implications that continue to affect international relations and UN diplomacy to this day.

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The Historical Crisis Committee (HCC) is designed for intermediate to advanced delegates. Position papers are mandatory for this committee and must be submitted in order to be considered for awards.

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Please email any committee-related questions and submit position papers to hcc@vymun.org.