Battle of Kaesong–Munsan

Battle of Kaesong–Munsan–Bongilcheon
Part of the Korean War
Operation Pokpung (North Korea)
Operation Western Region (South Korea)
Date25–28 June 1950
Location
Yonan, Kaesong, Munsan, Bongilcheon
Result KPA victory
Successful ROK withdrawal
Belligerents
 Democratic People's Republic of Korea  Republic of Korea
Commanders and leaders
Strength
  • 1st Infantry Division
  • 6th Infantry Division
    (-1 regiment)
  • 203rd Armored Regiment
  • 3rd 38-Guard Brigade
    (-5 battalions)
  • 1st Infantry Division
  • 15th Infantry Regiment
  • Seoul Special Regiment

The Battle of Kaesong–Munsan–Bongilcheon (Hangul: 개성–문산–봉일천 전투; Hanja: 開城–汶山–奉日川 戰鬪) was a series of battles that occurred along the western region of the 38th parallel between 25 and 28 June 1950, as part of Operation Pokpoong (North Korea) and Operation Western Region (South Korea) that marked the beginning of the Korean War.