Eunbee Choi

POLI 388

Professor Miller

Inchon Landing

During the Korean War, General MacArthur planned the Inchon Landing to change the tide of the war. The U.S., its allies, and South Korean armies were deadlocked around Pusan perimeter for nearly a month and a half. The objects of the Inchon Landing were changing the dynamics of the war and breaking the deadlock. Through the Inchon landing, the U.S. and its allies could expect to completely cut the supply route of North Korea and retake Seoul. Like other landing operation in history, the Inchon Landing was the turning point in all 3-year of Korean War. However, there were many worries and considerations before the Inchon Landing because of various conditions of Inchon. The channel was too narrow to approach, the tide widely fluctuated during that period of time and the harbor was surrounded by easily defended seawalls. During the WWII, there was also a landing operation in Normandy, its decision making process is known as D-day game. The Inchon landing is significant because its tactic based game theory similar to the operation of Normandy, but they are somewhat different. It shows clear examples of payoffs between the Allies and the North Korea. Also, this strategic interaction on Inchon landing was a part of a more extended interaction, which required more action and power to land.