"Although sixty-five years have passed since the armistice, the Korean conflict has never really ended. Tensions remain high on the peninsula as Washington and Pyongyang, as well as Seoul and Pyongyang, continue to face off. It is even more timely now to address the origins of the Korean War, the nature of the confrontation, and the ways in which it affects the geopolitical landscape of Northeast Asia and the Pacific region. With his unmatched ability to draw on sources from every country involved, Wada paints a rich and full portrait of a conflict that continues to generate controversy. "-- Amazon.com.

"This book is an expanded version and translation of Chosen Senso zenshi (The Korean War : a history) published in 2002 by Iwanami Shoten"--Page v.

1. Two states and unification by force -- 2. North Korea goes to war -- 3. Attack -- 4. US-ROK forces reach the Yalu and China enters the war -- 5. Fighting while negotiating -- 6. The third year -- 7. The armistice -- 8. Postwar northeast Asia.