Since 1953, the Armistice Agreement has served as the foundation upon which the belligerent parties have been able to prevent the resumption of the Korean War. The United Nations Command (UNC), through the UNC Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC), implements, manages and enforces the terms of the Armistice Agreement on behalf of the 18 current UNC Member States and the Republic of Korea.
The United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) sent multi-national observer teams to observe an artillery Live Fire Exercise (LFX) conducted by the Northwest Islands Defense Command in South Korea Dec. 16.
December 2025’s installment of the UNC 75th anniversary blog focuses on the themes of perseverance and multinational camaraderie during the harsh winters of the Korean War. December 1950 was one of the most challenging periods for UNC forces, yet it also showcased the incredible solidarity among UNC nations – enduring extreme cold and adversity together. This month, as winter descends on the Korean Peninsula, we recall how UNC troops from...
75 years ago, December 1950 was a dark period for United Nations Command. While the month started with UNC and ROK forces standing on the Yalu River at Hyesan, Chinese forces were already overrunning both 8th Army in the west and X Corps in the northeast.
