What the records say
- When
- 17 Oct 1950 – 19 Oct 1950
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 39.02° N, 125.74° E
- Description
- battle of the Korean War
Battle of Pyongyang (1950)
Battle of the Korean War
The Battle of Pyongyang was one of the major battles of the United Nations' offensive during the Korean War. Following the Battle of Inchon, the UN forces re-captured Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and proceeded to advance into North Korea. Shortly after advancing, American and South Korean forces faced the North Korean defenses near Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, on 17 October.
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