The Armistice Agreement

The Armistice Agreement refers to a ceasefire that ended hostilities in a conflict, most famously the Korean War in 1953. It was signed by the United Nations Command, North Korea, and China, effectively halting combat operations. While the agreement created a demilitarized zone (DMZ) and established a framework for peace, it did not formally end the war with a peace treaty. Consequently, North and South Korea remain technically at war, with ongoing tensions and a heavily fortified border separating the two nations. The armistice symbolizes a pause in conflict rather than a final resolution.