Soon after the outbreak of the Korean War, "Kite" sailed 13 July 1950 for Pusan. Operating in that area through most of the summer, "Kite" sailed 12 September to clear waters approaching Inchon. The amphibious assault which followed there was among the most successful operations of the war and began a major Allied land offensive. During October, as the drive into North Korea gathered momentum, the minesweeper arrived at Wonsan to open the mined harbor to Allied supply ships and then retired to Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs.