<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 each occupied a portion 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 each occupied a portion of the country , with the boundary between their zones of control along the 38th parallel . </P>
what country controlled north korea after world war 2
what country controlled north korea after world war 2
United States Soviet Union
United States Soviet Union