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German Invasion of Poland, WWII Begins.
The German invasion of Poland marked the beggining of the Axis powers and one of the worst wars in human history. -
WWII Ends, Korea split at the 38th Parallel.
South Korea's border is defined at the 38th Parallel. -
South Korea and North Korea are Both Established.
Both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea. -
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Korean War
75,000 North Korean soldiers invaded South Korea June 25, 1950, after a three year war, "peace" was declared at the 38th Parallel, a demilitarised zone. -
President Syngman Rhee Resigns
After a student protest claiming electoral, President Syngman Rhee steps down, a new constitution forms the Second Republic, but political freedoms remain limited. -
Military Coup Puts General Park Chung-hee in Power
A coup forces General Park Chung-hee into power and ends the Second Republic. -
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Shift Towards High-Tech/ Computer Industry
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Martial Law Declared
After a massacre of student protesters in Gwangju, martial law is declared. -
Direct Election of the President Added to the Constitution
After the June Democracy Movement, the direct election of the president is added to the constitution. -
Sunshine Policy
The Sunshine Policy is declared stating three things.
No armed invasion from the North will be tolerated.
The South is not allowed to absorb the North in any way.
The South seeks cooperation. -
Summit in Pyongyang between Kim Jong-il and Kim Dae-jung.
After a summit, the North stops propaganda broadcasts against the South.
