<P> The division of Korea between North and South Korea occurred after World War II , ending the Empire of Japan 's 35 - year rule over Korea in 1945 . The United States and the Soviet Union occupied two parts of the country , with the boundary between their zones of control along the 38th parallel . </P>
<P> The division of Korea between North and South Korea occurred after World War II , ending the Empire of Japan 's 35 - year rule over Korea in 1945 . The United States and the Soviet Union occupied two parts of the country , with the boundary between their zones of control along the 38th parallel . </P>
when was korea separated into north and south
when was korea separated into north and south
1945
1945