The Complex History of North-South Relations The relationship between North and South Korea has been fraught with tension and hostility ever since the Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice, not a peace treaty. The two nations have remained technically at war for over 70 years, with occasional diplomatic efforts to ease tensions often overshadowed by military provocations, nuclear threats, and deep ideological divides. While South Korea, with U.S. backing, has embraced democracy and rapid economic development, North Korea remains an isolated, authoritarian state under the leadership of Kim…
North Korea Severs Road and Rail Links with South Korea Amid Rising Hostilities
