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Japan Colonizes Korea
Korea is oppressed by Japan. It also starts to modernize. Pic: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/08/22/nkorea.japan.apology/ -
The Division of the Korean People, Kim Il-Sung Gets Power
Borders for the two new Koreas drawn at the 38th parallel. Stalin puts Kim Il-Sung in charge of Northern Korea. Pic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Il-sung -
Korean War Begins
Kim Il-Sung starts the Korean War. The most destructive in its history. This war alters the lives of many Koreans, and separates families. Pic: http://www.archives.gov/research/military/korean-war/ -
Demilitarized Zone Created
The Korean War comes to a close, taking 3 million Korean lives total. The DMZ is created and cuts Korea in two. Pic: http://www.landscaper.net/kortime.htm -
USSR Collapses
The USSR collapses, as North Korea loses major trading partner. North Korean's quality of life declines, and economy stops functioning. Pic: https://www.pinterest.com/woahmonalisa/art-final-piece/ -
Kim Il-Sung Dies, Kim Jong-Il takes Over as Leader
Kim Il-Sung, North Korea's first leader dies. His son Kim Jong-Il becomes leader. Pic: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/dec/19/kim-jong-il -
North Korea Conducts its First Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its first nuclear test. North Korean official says the output was smaller than expected. Pic: http://radio.foxnews.com/2013/01/24/north-korea-plans-new-nuclear-test-threatens-u-s/ -
Kim Jong-Il dies, Kim Jong-Un Becomes Leader
Kim Jong-Il dies. His believed to be 28 year old son, Kim Jong-Un comes to power, Pic: http://aun-tv.com/2014/08/worlds-greatest-wealth-inequality-kim-jong-un-has-5-billion-cash-while-people-starve/ -
North Korea Conducts 3rd Nuclear Test Prompting Sanctions from UN
North Korea conducts its third nuclear test prompting sanctions from the UN. The UN also requests that China stops trading with North Korea. Pic: http://hillpost.in/2013/02/north-korea-nuclear-moratorium-conducts-third-test/60809/ -
North Korea Declares the 60-year-old Korean War Armistice Void
North Korea declares armistice void. This cuts all of North and South Korea's ties. Pic: http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/09/30/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-mystery-illness-actually-two-broken-ankles-newspaper-says/
