The Korean Armistice Agreement was a ceasefire agreement that ended the fighting between the United Nations Command (UNC) and the North Korean People's Army (KPA). The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a 2.5-mile-wide buffer zone between North and South Korea.
The Korean War was a brutal conflict that resulted in the deaths of millions of people. The war had a profound impact on the Korean Peninsula, and its legacy continues to shape the region today.
Here are some of the key events that led to the end of the Korean War:
* The Battle of Inchon: In September 1950, the United Nations launched a surprise attack at Inchon, a port city behind North Korean lines. The landing was a success, and the UN forces quickly retook Seoul, the South Korean capital.
* The Chinese Intervention: In October 1950, China entered the Korean War on the side of North Korea. The Chinese intervention turned the tide of the war in favor of the North Koreans.
* The Stalemate: By 1951, the war had settled into a stalemate. The fighting continued, but neither side was able to make significant progress.
* The Peace Talks: Peace talks between the UNC and the KPA began in July 1951. The talks dragged on for two years, but eventually an agreement was reached.
The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953. The agreement ended the fighting, but it did not resolve the underlying conflict between North and South Korea. The Korean Peninsula remains divided today, and the Korean War is still considered a "forgotten war."