 Kunu @-@ ri is a crossroad village on the northern bank of the Kaechon River , one of Ch 'ongch 'on River 's southern tributaries . As the Chinese counteroffensive grew in strength against the Eighth Army 's center , Kunu @-@ ri had become a major bottleneck for the US IX Corps ' retreat . In an effort to stabilize the front on November 28 , Walker ordered the US 2nd Infantry Division to retreat from Kujang @-@ dong and to set up a new defensive line at Kunu @-@ ri . The importance of Kunu @-@ ri was also noted by the Chinese , and on November 27 , Peng instructed the PVA 38th Corps to cut the US IX Corps retreat route . The PVA 114th Division of the 38th Corps would capture Kunu @-@ ri by marching westward on the road from Tokchon , while the PVA 112th Division would follow on a parallel route through the hills north of the road . 
