What were two hot wars of the cold war?

Two notable hot wars during the Cold War were the Korean War (1950-1953) and the Vietnam War (1955-1975). The Korean War saw North Korea, backed by China and the Soviet Union, clash with South Korea, supported by United Nations forces led by the United States. The Vietnam War involved North Vietnam, supported by communist allies, fighting against South Vietnam and its U.S. backers, representing a significant conflict in the broader struggle between communism and capitalism.