The Battle Hostile_encounter of Sangju ( ) was an engagement between the United Nations and North Korean forces Military_operation , occurring Presence on July 20–31 , 1950 , in the village of Sangju in southern South Korea , early in the Korean War .

The Battle Hostile_encounter of Sangju ( ) was an engagement between the United Nations and North Korean forces Military_operation , occurring Presence on July 20–31 , 1950 , in the village of Sangju in southern South Korea , early in the Korean War .

In 11 days of fighting Hostile_encounter , the UN forces Military_operation performed Hold poorly and were forced Motion to withdraw Escaping from Yechon County , the city of Sangju , and the surrounding Surrounding areas .