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The History of South Korea

  • Korea Annexed by Japan

    Korea Annexed by Japan
  • March 1st movement

    March 1st movement
    Declaration for Korea’s Independence
  • Habgul created

    Habgul created
    King Sejong the Great commissioned a 24 phonetic alphabet be created.
  • Korea Divided

    Korea Divided
    Korea divides into the communists of North Korea and the capitalists of South Korea
  • Korean War Begins

    Korean War Begins
    North Korea an its allies attacks South Korea.
  • Control of Seoul is regained

    Control of Seoul is regained
    South Korea at its allies regain control of the capital city
  • Seoul falls into Communist hands

    Seoul falls into Communist hands
    North Korea invades and takes control of Seoul.
  • Korean War Ends

    Korean War Ends
    After 2 years of talks, and armistice agreement was reached.
  • Celebration of Exports

    Celebration of Exports
    South Korea reached the 10 billion dollar mark in exports
  • 3rd underground tunnel discovered

    3rd underground tunnel discovered
    The 3rd underground tunnel, made by North Korea to attack South Korea was found.
  • People’s Uprising Ends

    People’s Uprising Ends
    South Korean police end the people’s uprising resulting in 2000 casualties.
  • New Constitution Approved

    New Constitution Approved
    South Korean votes vote to approve the new constitution.
  • Summer Olympic Games

    Summer Olympic Games
    The summer Olympic games were held in Seoul.
  • Table Tennis competition

    Table Tennis competition
    North and South Korea join forces for a table tennis competition
  • Member of United Nations

    Member of United Nations
    Both North and South Korea joined the United Nations.
  • On Strike

    On Strike
    The largest strike in South Korea history begins.
  • Cheonan Sinks

    Cheonan Sinks
    The Cheonan, a 1.2 ton battle ship explodes and sinks to the bottom of the Yellow Sea.
  • Free Trade Agreement goes into effect

    Free Trade Agreement goes into effect
    South Korea and the U.S entered into the agreement whcih will boost trade between the two nations.
  • 5.6 magnitude earthquake

    5.6 magnitude earthquake
    A 5.6 magnitude earthquake kills 8 people and leaves 12 others injured in South Korea.
  • Park Geun-hye elected President

    Park Geun-hye elected President
    Park Geun-hye is the first women president elected into office by the people of South Korea.