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First Sino- Japanese War and Ruso- Japanese war
Russia and Chian fighting Japan for power. Control of Korea. -
Japan annexes Korea
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Independence Movement, Rebellion in Korea
Rebel groups fight out against the Japanese government but were greatly repressed. Thousands of killings and imprisoning of people. -
Cairo Conference, future of Japan and all their territories
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Surrender of Japan, End of WWII
Japan, after being bombed by the US, officially surrendered and the WWII ended. -
Yalta Conference
Soviet Union and US decide to take control of Korea until a final decision was made on Korea's future of independence. -
Soviet Union and US occupy North and South Korea
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The US establish Republic of Korea
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The USSR establish Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea. The US sends troops to fight for the South, while Chinese troops fought for the North. Three Year War. -
End of Korean War, Fall of Economies
Both North and South Korea have tremendous economic issues in which they appeal to their allies for assistance. -
Repeated transfer of power to tyrannical Generals, ending in 1988
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North and South Korea sign their first declaration on peace
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Non-aggression, cooperatin declaration signed between N and S Korea
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Kim Dae Jung for N. Korea and Kim Jong IL for S. Korea attend summit meeting
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North Korean warship sunk by South Korea
North Korea ship, the Chenoan was allegedly sunk by South Korea, killing 46 North Korean soldiers, thus ending pleasantries.