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The Soviet delegate to the United Nations proposed a discussion of a cease-fire and an armistice in June 1951, and in July negotiations began between the United Nations and the communist commanders at Kaesŏng, later resumed at P’anmunjŏm (both about 30 miles [50 km] northwest of Seoul). Many issues stood between the two negotiators. The first was the Chinese demand that all foreign troops be withdrawn from Korea, which was met by a steadfast refusal by the United States. The second issue was the boundary: the communists demanded the restoration of the 38th parallel, but the United States insisted on ...(100 of 8926 words)

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