The Second Korean War

The Second Korean War is a war that took place in the Cyberpunk universe between 1999 to 2005. The war ended with the South and North finally being unified under one flag as one country.

History
In 1999 The Second Korean War began. The South claimed that the North had violated their airspace, although no foreign radar picked up any activity. The War brought violence and death for many, but also prosperity for several corporations. Under the threat of the North's "Nodong 13" nuclear missile, Arasaka's "Family Kabuto" personal shelter made record sales. For many years the war was a bloody stalemate at the border of the two nations.

A year into the War, with both nations locked in a quagmire of blood, a Japanese Government official was reported as saying "In the long run, the Korean War will only benefit us." After he was immediately discharged, however, some speculated that Japan might have been involved in aiding South Korea. An investigation was started to see if the theory held any weight.

The War continued for two years with no end in sight. The Government of South Korea began to worry that the conflict could possibly end the country as a whole. That same year, though, the Korean military seized control of 15% of the North's land, a huge military and morale victory.

In 2004 following several major victories General I (pronounced "ee") Ryong Yoon took control of South Korea in a coup. I declared his military junta "United Korea", and his private army took control of the sympathetic national army. Later that year Lt. I HoTong, General I's brother, lead a bombing raid on Subunho dam. Its destruction crippled China's ability to aid the North.

After the North's aid was cut off, their army was significantly weakened and South Korea was able to invade the Capital city of Pyongyang. The Battle for Pyongyang lasted for three days until finally the leader of North Korea was officially removed from power, ending the Second Korean War in February of 2005. With General I's victory, the United Republic of Korea was born. General I was elected as the first president of the new country. After the War was over General (now President) I Ryong Yoon reported to a press conference (to deny rumors of an Arasaka alliance and any involvement with Japan) at Ch'ongwat'ae palace, I and hundreds of media (and others), were killed by a bomb blast that leveled the building. That same day, I HoTong was shot down in his F-16 by Korean Air Force pursuers, on his way to China. His F-16 crashed on Chinese soil and his body was never found. His reasons for fleeing to China also remain a mystery.

Following I's death a new election was held, and Korea chose national war hero General Sungjin Park to lead them into the future.

Reference
PASQUARETTE, C. Pacific Rim Sourcebook. 1st ed. Berkeley CA: R.Talsorian Games, 1994