The Battle of Chuncheon (Korean: 춘천 전투) was one of a series of coordinated attacks beginning on 25 June 1950 that marked the beginning of the Korean War.
The 6th Infantry Division of South Korea conducted a defense war for six days in Chuncheon and Hongcheon, delaying II Corps of North Korea's advance to the areas. Eventually, North Korea conquered Hongcheon on June 30.
The battle destroyed much of the city. Catholic priest Anthony Collier ignored orders from his bishop to withdraw from the city and remained to tend to the wounded. He was killed by North Korean troops two days after the battle.
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