The signing of the Armistice Treaty that ended the Korean War.
The generals Harrison and NamII respectively signed for the Americans and for the North Koreans.
Despair dominates in the American camp.
As always, the international press is only interested in the winner.
In addition to the facial expressions, speaking volumes, the message is being reinforced by the contrast between light and dark and the central place of NamII.
Triumphant he looks down on the defeated American delegation, while Paek sim-yop, a reluctant South Korean General, takes one last attempt to persuade Harrison not to sign.