The proxy wars in Korea and Vietnam were caused by the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. In both cases, the superpowers supported opposing sides in conflicts that were fought by local forces, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. The wars in Korea and Vietnam had significant impacts on the countries involved, including the division of Korea into North and South Korea, and the long-lasting political and social effects of the Vietnam War on Vietnam itself and on the United States.
