Korean War Quick Facts
Time Period: 1950-1953
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea): North Korea, People's Republic of China
Republic of Korea (South Korea): South Korea, United States, United Nations
Military Casualties:
North Korea: 1,906,000
South Korea: 646,000
China: 1,316,000
United States: 139,852
Other United Nations Forces: 14,880
Civilian Casualties:
North Korea: 600,000
South Korea: 1,000,000
Image: Troops in Korea, 1953, courtesy of the AHC Photo Files
Information from Encyclopedia Britannica
Korean War Collections
Russell Brines Papers, 1924-1982
Acc. #8894
Russell Brines was a journalist for the Associated Press who covered both World War II in the Philippines and Japan and the Korean War. Brines authored the book MacArthur's Japan as well as was an expert on Japanese and Asian affairs.
The collection contains correspondence, research files, and photographs from Brines' time covering the war for the Associated Press.
Joseph Castro Papers, 1937-1970
Acc. #9081
In 1937, Joseph Castro enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was stationed in North China from 1945-1946 and in Okinawa from 1961-1962. In 1969, Castro retired with the rank of Major.
The collection contains Castro's military records, correspondence, photograph albums, and other items from his military career.