Multiple choice How did the Korean War end? Stalemate along the DMZ and a peace treaty Stalemate along the DMZ and an armistice North Korea gained total control over South Korea A United Korea under one leader Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice agreement, which established a ceasefire and the DMZ. It did not end with a formal peace treaty, and neither side achieved total victory.