The Peace Talks and the Geneva Accords

What were the peace talks in the Korean War?

Neither side in the Korean War could break the stalemate that occured along the 38th parallel. They therefore entered into peace talks to bring the conflict to an end.

When did the peace talks happen in the Korean War?

Peace talks to end the conflict started in July 1951. However, due to problems with reaching an agreement, a peace treaty between the UN, China and North Korea was not signed until 27th July, 1953.

Why was there problems with the peace talks in the Korean War?

The peace talks faced a number of problems because the two sides disagreed on everything.

How did they come to an agreement during the peace talks in the Korean War?

Circumstances changed in both the USA and the USSR, which helped the two sides come to an agreement.

• ❖ Dwight D Eisenhower was elected President of the USA in 1952, replacing Truman. Eisenhower was keen to bring an end to the Korean War.
• ❖ Joseph Stalin died in March 1953, and North Korea and China felt there would be limited support from a new Soviet leader. They had relied on the superior technology the Soviets had supplied for the war in the air.

What was agreed at the peace talks in the Korean War?

The peace talks reached some key conclusions.

• ❖ North Korea and South Korea would remain as independent nations.
• ❖ The border between the two countries would remain at the 38th parallel.
• ❖ A 3km-wide demilitarised zone was created between North and South Korea, to act as a barrier to prevent future conflict.

What was the result of the peace talks in the Korean War?

The peace talks led to the signing of an armistice. Although peace was not formally declared, the agreement did result in the end of fighting in Korea.