The 6th Infantry Division took part in the opening moves of the North Korean invasion of South Korea, moving against the ROKA 1st Division on June 25, 1950. After suffering heavy casualties in the Inchon area, this division met no opposition in its move down the west coast.
The 6th Infantry Division was involved in the initial stages of the Korean War, engaging the ROKA 1st Division on June 25, 1950. After suffering heavy losses during the Inchon campaign, the division faced minimal opposition as it proceeded down the west coast.