<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>
when was south korea and north korea divided
when was south korea and north korea divided
1945
1945