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The separation of Korea
The Japanese surrender to the Allies on August 15, 1945, which ended World War II, led to a time of great confusion and turmoil in Korea. -
Taking countries
The Soviets take North Korea, and the USA take South Korea -
North Korea's Communist Party
The north korean communist party is created -
South Korean founded by Army Choi Hong Hi and tae kwon do
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The Republic of Korea (South Korea) declared independence.
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UN approved the recognition of South Korea
UN approved the recognition of South Korea -
Invasion
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 -
US troops killed up to 300 South Korean refugees trapped under a bridge at No Gun R
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Armistice ends Korean War, which has cost two million lives
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Rapid industrial growth
North Korea starts growing industrally -
New constitution forms Second Republic, but political freedom remains limited.
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Military coup puts General Park Chung-hee in power
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proclaims Third Republic.
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Assassination atempt
There is an assassination attempt on the then-South Korean president, Park Chung-hee -
South Korean President Park Chung-hee was shot to death by the head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency,
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Kwangju massacre
Kwangju massacre -
North and South Korea join the United Nations: The two Koreas sign the South-North Joint Declaration on the Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula
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Roh succeeded by Kim Young Sam, a former opponent of the regime and the first civilian president.
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Death of Kim Il-sung. Kim Jong-il suceeds him as leader
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North Korea agreed to hold talks with South Korea in NYC beginning Aug 5.
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Summit in Pyongyang between Kim Jong-il and South Korean President Kim Dae-jung.
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Nuclear Crisis
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South Korean banks become vulnerable to global credit crisis
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North Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US and vows to strive for nuclear-free Korean peninsula.
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The US Congress approved free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, ending a four-year drought in the forming of new trade partnerships
