History of Asia

What goals did the United states achieve by fighting in Korea?

1. Preventing the collapse of South Korea as the US saw South Korea as integral to containment efforts in Asia. As such, Truman authorized the use of ground and air forces after South Korea had been invaded to repel North Korea and secure the south of the nation.

2. Forcing a negotiated settlement and maintaining the status quo by dividing into 2 Koreas at the 38th parallel.