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1953 Korean war armistice agreement
Coverage of 1953 Korean war armistice agreement in the Nexus archive.
- North Korea’s border build-up opens a Seoul-UN Command rift
A disagreement between Seoul and the US-led United Nations Command (UNC) has emerged over North Korea's recent border fortifications, with South Korea claiming the actions violate the 1953 Korean war armistice agreement while the UNC does not. The dispute also involves conflicting views on authority to govern access to the demilitarised zone (DMZ).