After the defense against North Korea, the decision that must be made now is whether or not to go on the offensive and cross the original border at the 38th parallel. On June 25, 1950, the North Korean army crossed the 38th parallel and United Nations forces were sent to help repel the attack. American forces were pushed back toward the southeastern corner of the country, not faring as well as expected. A bold move by General MacArthur turned the war around: the general made the decision to attack from the Inchon waterfront, near the 38th parallel and the original border. From there, the U.S. military was able to cut off supplies to the North Koreans and eventually pushed them all back to the 38th parallel. The problem for the United States, and the decision Truman must make as president, is the choice to cross the border and attempt to take over North Korea. In advising President Truman in this decision, uniting Korea under a strong democracy and demonstrating the authority and strength of the United Nations are outcomes that present only minimal risk of Soviet or Chinese intervention. These are factors that tip the scales in favor of choosing to cross the border. Before World War II, Korea was once a unified and independent country, and now, by crossing the 38th parallel, the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic Korean government would once again be possible. Not only would this move spread democracy, but it would also create stability and peace. "Recommendations of the Security Council of June 27, 1950... inviting the members of the United Nations to provide to the Republic of Korea all assistance which may be necessary to repel the armed attack and restore international peace and security in the region” (United Nations General Assembly, October 1950) This resolution adopted by...... middle of paper ...... in the world. Regarding the low risk of Soviet and Chinese intervention, it should also be noted that due to the desire not to start a new world war and the lack of indications of real intervention by China, these risks are worth it. If America were to proceed in such a way that it never took risks, it would never move forward. This war is not just about a small peninsula, it is about fighting for the democracy that has been fought so hard for in the past and which, it is said, always will be. President Truman, now is the time to really start fighting communism. It is advisable to cross the 38th parallel as the best course of action. Unifying and stabilizing the Republic of Korea within a democratic framework and proving that the United Nations is a powerful part of the world are great assets that are worth the little responsibility of the Soviets and the United Nations. Chinese involvement.