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World War II
After World War II, Soviet Troops occupied the North, and U.S. Troops occupied the South. -
Communist Party
In 1946, North Korea's Communist Party was installed, including Soviet back leadership, which consisted of Red Army trained Kim Il-Sung. -
Soviet Troops
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea proclaimed that the Soviet Troops withdrawal. -
Invasion
South Korea declares independance, which causing the invasion of North Korea. -
End of Korean War
The war ended with 2 million deaths, and the division of Communist North Korea, and Capitalist South Korea. -
U.S. Vessel Seized
North Koreans seized a U.S. Intelligence vessel, claiming it was crossing their water lines, and they held all 83 crew members inprisioned. -
Son of Kim il-Sung Moving Up
The son of Kim il-Sung moves up and up on the political ladder In North Korea. -
The Death of Kim il-Sung
The death of "The Great Leader" was extremely devastating for North Korea, but that started the era of Kim Jong il. -
Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. formally agrees to help provide nuclear that are designed to produce less weapons grade plutonium. -
Death of Kim Jong il
The death of Kim Jong il initiates the leadership of his song Kim Jong-un. Kim Jong-un is now known as "The Successor". He is expected to take over the ruling party leadership in early 2012.