Question

Why is the Korean War often referred to as the forgotten war?

Answer 1

Answer:

Both the mainstream media and historians tend to give little attention to the Korean War, partly because it did nothing to stop the advancement of communism or democracy. While thousands of soldiers on both side of the battle line lost their lives, neither side could claim victory. The outcome was the same as if the war had never taken place. Therefore, it is often referred to as the “Forgotten War”

Explanation:

Simplified answer: the Korean War is often referred to as the "Forgotten War" because there was no clear victory or successful completion of the mission for either side.

Answer 2

between America's biggest war, World War II, and Vietnam, our longest war, Korea sometimes gets overlooked