The Korean War: A Divided Nation and the Road to Armistice

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. Despite initial successes, North Korea's advance was halted by UN forces, leading to a stalemate. Peace talks began in 1951, focusing on issues like prisoner repatriation. After two years, an Armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, establishing a Demilitarized Zone along the 38th parallel. The war left Korea divided, with a communist North and a democratic South.

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