North Korea vows ‘total destruction’ of enemy on Korean War anniversary

While accusing the US and South Korea of “being hell-bent on provoking a nuclear war”, the military officials vowed to strengthen war efficiency to stage an “overwhelming attack on the enemy anytime and without delay and totally destroy them once the respected Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un gives an order”.

North Korea signed an armistice agreement with the United States and China on Jul 27, 1953 ending hostilities in the three-year war. US generals signed the agreement representing the United Nations forces that backed South Korea.

North Korea calls Jul 27 “Victory Day” while South Korea does not mark the day with any major events.

Hostilities ended with a truce, not a treaty, meaning the two sides are still technically at war.