The division of Vietnam into North and South was a complex and tumultuous period in the country's history, shaped by a confluence of historical, political, and cultural factors.

Historically, the roots of this division can be traced back to the 17th century, when the once-unified Vietnamese kingdom split into the Nguyen Lords in the south and the Trinh Lords in the north.

This initial division set the stage for the eventual partition of the country along ideological lines during the 20th century.

Politically, the partition of Vietnam was a direct result of the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/why-vietnam-was-divided-into-north-and-south/?unique_id_zkkutd8a

"The Partition of Vietnam: Unraveling the Historical, Political, and Cultural Factors"