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I think that North Korea and South Korea are still at war. Did the US ever declare war against North Korea? I thought that the US was there due to the UN gettin

I think that North Korea and South Korea are still at war. Did the US ever declare war against North Korea? I thought that the US was there due to the UN getting involved. Skipping the need for the US to declare war.

rvnx 3y ago
Perhaps he means in a "proxy-war" ? Because US is supporting South Korea and USSR / Russia is supporting DPRK.
SoftTalker 3y ago
Has the US ever "declared war" since WWII?
- pulvinar 3y ago
  I believe they've all been AUMFs (Authorizations for the Use of Military Force), effectively bypassing various checks and safeguards in place when starting formal wars.
  - amanaplanacanal 3y ago
    I think the only safeguard is authorization by Congress. Is there another one?
    - pulvinar 3y ago
      Here are three more: Checks and balances: A formal declaration of war requires a higher level of political support and public debate, providing more opportunity for scrutiny and oversight. Indefinite conflicts: AUMFs often lack clear objectives or timelines, which can lead to prolonged and open-ended military engagements. Legal ambiguity: AUMFs can create legal ambiguity, as they may not explicitly invoke the laws of war, which govern the conduct of armed forces and the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war, and non-combatants.