Who liberated Korea how was it?

Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II in 1945. The liberation was primarily facilitated by the Allied forces, particularly the United States and the Soviet Union, who defeated Japan. Following Japan's surrender, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel into two occupation zones, leading to the eventual establishment of North and South Korea. This division set the stage for the subsequent Korean War and ongoing geopolitical tensions.