The armistice was signed on 27 July 1953, and was designed to “ensure a complete cessation of hostilities and of all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement is achieved. To mark this historic event a there will be a short act of remembrance on 27 July at 1100hrs at the war memorial on the Guildhall Square. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Delegates of both belligerent sides signing the Korean Armistice Agreement in Panmunjom, marking the beginning of the still-existing ceasefire between the two Koreas