Parties to Conflict: The Korean War, between the forces of the Soviet Union and its Communist clients and the United States, and its allies was one of the most dangerous wars in our history. This Cold War was originally between South Korea and North Korea before the US got involved. The Soviet Union supported North Korea and the US supported South Korea. The countries are divided up still to this day. The Prime Minister of North Korea was Kim II-sung and North Korea' chief commander was Choi Yong-kun. Great Britain and the United Nations, as well as the United States supported South Korea.</span>Parties to Conflict: The Korean War, between the forces of the Soviet Union and its Communist clients and the United States, and its allies was one of the most dangerous wars in our history. This Cold War was originally between South Korea and North Korea before the US got involved. The Soviet Union supported North Korea and the US supported South Korea. The countries are divided up still to this day. The Prime Minister of North Korea was Kim II-sung and North Korea' chief commander was Choi Yong-kun. Great Britain and the United Nations, as well as the United States supported South Korea.