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The Cairo Declaration
The Cairo Declaration was a pledge by Us, China, and Britain for Korea to get independence. -
Soviet Forces Enter the North
Soviet forces enter the north with a band of expatriate Korean Communists. -
Peninsula Divided
After Japan’s defeat, the United States and the Soviet Union divided the peninsula into two zones along the 38th parallel. Later in May of 1948, the pro-U.S. Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established in Seoul. -
Korean Independence
Koreans organize a comité to prepare for Korean Independence. -
Kim Il Sung
Korean leaders organize the Bureau of Five Provinces Administration but it was replaced in 1946 by the Provincial People’s committee in North Korea. On October 14 Kim Il-sung who fought in the resistance army was introduced as the great leader. Shortly after he was chosen as the first leader. -
Korean Representative Democratic Council
Koreans create a Representative Democratic Council as an advisory body to the government (Southern Region). -
Department of National Defense
The department of national defense was established (by 1950 When war broke out South Korea had 98,000 man force equipped). -
Republics are Established
The Republic of Korea is established (South Korea). About a month later the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is established (North Korea). -
North Korea Declared its Statehood
North Korea declared its statehood when the United States and the Soviet Union divided control of the peninsula after World War II. -
Korean War
North Korean forces invaded (with the backing of the Soviet Union and China) the South. This war resulted in three years of fighting and more than 2.5 million casualties. -
Korean War Ends
Both North and South Korea sign an armistice, ending the war in July of 1953. -
Kim Il Sung Dies
His position is succeeded by his son, Kim Jong Il. -
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Kim Jong Il signs the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). -
Malnutrition
Surveys found out that 62% of children ages 7 and under suffered from malnutrition in North Korea. -
Reunite
100 people from north korea are able to reunite with family in south korea whom they had not seen for 50 years. -
Withdraw from NPT
North Korea withdraws from the NPT. -
Kim Jong Il Dies from a Heart Attack
The second youngest (27 at the time) of his seven children took over his position: Kim Jong Un. -
Third Nuclear Test Results in Trade and Travel Sanctions
This obstructed trade and travel with the UN Security Council and a protest with its only major ally and main trading partner: China. -
North Korea Launches its First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
After tensions with the United States, North Korea launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile.
