Study the causes of the Korean War, including Korean nationalism, US relations with China, division of Korea, Kim Il Sung, Syngman Rhee, North Korea's invasion in June 1950, US and UN responses and USSR absence from the UN.

Context check: Part one: Conflict in Korea in BD Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975 (Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the causes of the Korean War, including Korean nationalism, US relations with China, division of Korea, Kim Il Sung, Syngman Rhee, North Korea's invasion in June 1950, US and UN responses and USSR absence from the UN. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.