38th Parellel

The 38th parallel was an imaginary line that separates North and South Korea. It was established after the surrender of Japan in 1945 after World War 2. It was established by Dean Rusk and Charles Bonesteel. The 38th parallel is a circle of lattitude that is 38 degrees above the earths' equitorial plane. This is also known as the division of Korea. On June 25, 1950 North Korean Forces invaded South Korea. They crossed the 38th parallel. The 38th parallel still exists today.