The End of the Korean War: a Historical Perspective
Words: 469 1355The Korean War, often overlooked in the shadow of World War II and the Vietnam War, concluded in an armistice rather than a formal peace treaty. The conflict, which began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces invaded South Korea, lasted for three years, until July 27, 1953. This marked the cessation of active hostilities, although the war technically persists today due to the absence of a peace agreement. The war's end came through the signing of the Korean […]