Victory Day, officially known as the Day of Victory of Fatherland Liberation War, is observed in North Korea on July 27 each year. This national holiday commemorates the end of the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953, and is marked by significant celebrations across the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, particularly in the capital city of Pyongyang. The holiday honors the conflict, referred to as the Fatherland Liberation War in North Korea, which saw North Korean forces, supported by China and the Soviet Union, clash with UN forces led by the USA in support of South Korea. Celebrations typically include military parades, as well as flower and wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials and military cemeteries, reflecting the importance of the event in North Korean national identity. The armistice agreement that established a demilitarized zone between North and South Korea was signed on this date in 1953, solidifying its significance.