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Why was Korea occupied by the US and USSR after World War II?

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The Soviet Union invaded Korea, after being victorious in Europe, and defeats the Japanese. The USA were interested because they wanted to dismantle the Japanese Empire. ... South Korea was then occupied by the USA. In addition, they established a post-war zone of influence to contain the spread of communism in the world.

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