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Japan rules Korea
Korean peninsula started being ruled by japan -
Separation of North and South Korea
VIDEO The Japanese surrender to the Allieswhich ended World War II, led to a time of great confusion and turmoil in Korea.
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North Korean People's Army
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Republic of Korea Proclaimed
The Republic of Korea was proclaimed. Syngman Rhee was elected first president, (by a legislature formed by popular elections conducted in May). -
Democratic People's Republic of Korea claims jurisdiction over all Korea.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea claims jurisdiction over all Korea. -
North Korea invades the South
North Korean forces invaded the South. The Korean War drew in the Americans in support of South Korea and the Chinese in support of the North. -
Korean War ends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy4GdrwFKqo&feature=related After three years of bloody fighting, the Korean War ended in a truce with Korea still divided into two mutually antagonistic states, separated by a heavily fortified "De-Militarized Zone". -
South Korea joined Vietnam War
South Korea joined Vietnam War -
Korean DMZ Conflict
Korean DMZ Conflict -
North Korea faces an oil shock. Industry halts.
North Korea faces an oil shock. Industry halts. -
Axe murder incident
axe murder incident (north korean soldiers atacked brutally south korean workers and soldiers) -
South Korean advance
South Korea, Increasing shift towards high-tech and computer industry. -
OLYMPICS in South Korea
the summer olympics took place in south korea -
KOREA joins the UN
North and South Korea join the United Nations -
FAMINE
Severe famine follows widespread floods. -
NOBEL PEACE PRICE
The first summit between North and South Korean leaders is held with Kim Dae Jung representing the south and Kim Jong Il the north. Kim Dae Jung is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -
FIFA WORLD CUP
The FIFA world cup took place in North Korea, from May 31 to June 30. It was the first World Cup held in Asia Brazil won. -
Naval Vessels battle
Battle between South Korean and North Korean naval vessels along their disputed sea border leaves four South Koreans dead and 19 wounded. Thirty North Koreans are thought to have been killed. -
Free trade Agreement US-South Korea
South Korea and the US launch talks on a free trade agreement, potentially the largest free trade deal involving the US in Asia. -
presidents of North and South Korea pledge
The presidents of North and South Korea pledge at a summit to seek talks to formally end the Korean war. -
Prime ministers reunion
Prime ministers from North and South Korea meet for the first time in 15 years.
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South Korea breaks off all trade with the North
South Korea breaks off all trade with the North after investigators say they have found proof the South Korean naval ship Cheonan was sunk by a North Korean torpedo. Pyongyang describes the findings as a "fabrication" and cuts all diplomatic ties with Seoul.
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Fire exchange
Further exchange of fire near Yeonpyeong island. .. -
US Congress approves long-stalled free trade agreement with South Korea.
US Congress approves long-stalled free trade agreement with South Korea. The deal is expected to increase US exports to South Korea - the USA's seventh largest trade partner - by as much as $10bn (£6.5bn).
