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Panmunjom Declaration

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The Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Reunification of the Korean Peninsula is an agreement signed on April 27, 2018, by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Signed at the Peace House in the Joint Security Area, the declaration committed both nations to cease military hostilities, promote economic cooperation, and work toward formally ending the Korean War. Additionally, it outlined a shared goal of achieving complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

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When was the Panmunjom Declaration signed?

The Panmunjom Declaration was signed on April 27, 2018. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed it during their summit.

Where did Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un sign it?

They signed the declaration at the Peace House in Panmunjom, inside the Korean Demilitarized Zone's Joint Security Area. The meeting was notable because Kim became the first North Korean leader to cross into South Korea since the Korean War.

What did the declaration say about the Korean War?

The declaration expressed a goal of formally ending the Korean War and replacing the armistice with a peace agreement. The 1953 armistice stopped most fighting but did not create a permanent peace treaty.

Did the Panmunjom Declaration reunify North and South Korea?

No. It stated a shared goal of peace, prosperity, and reunification, but it did not immediately reunify the two governments. It was a political declaration rather than a completed reunification settlement.

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