the unified command for the multinational military forces, established in 1950, supporting South Korea (the Republic of Korea or ROK) during and after the Korean War.
The UNC was led by the US, UK and its Commonwealth partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. France also sent a sizeable contingent, along with smaller forces from Belgium and Luxembourg. Colombia, Ethiopia, Turkey, Thailand and the Philippines all committed forces, lending a global legitimacy to the UN action, although the main military heft was supplied by the US and Commonwealth countries. South Korea itself remained outside the UNC.
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Basic Info
| Types | Organization, Government Body |
| Start date | 1950 |