US troops arrive by troops carrier in South Korea, 1950

The transcript discusses the reinforcement of American troops in Korea, increasing their numbers to 100,000 to prevent the enemy from overrunning the region. It highlights the critical stage Korea was facing and the arrival of men and materiel from the US to support the efforts.

How many American fighting men were in Korea at the time mentioned in the text?

What was the purpose of increasing the American forces in Korea?