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Korean War

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  • Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty

    November 17th is when the Treaty took effect.

  • Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty

    Japan makes Korea a formal colony.
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    World War I

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    World War II

  • Japan surrenders

    After being attack by two atomic bombs (in Hiroshima and Nagasaki) Japanese surrender. End of WWII in Asia.

  • End of WWI in Asia

  • Republic of Korea is fomrally established

  • PRK announced

    In North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea is proclaimed.

  • North Korean Attack on South Korea

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    Korean War

  • UN Resolution

    UN passes a resolution recommending a unified Korea, and asking the United States to name commander.

  • UN troops arrive at Inchon

  • Armistice Signed

    Armistice signed at Panmunjom, 18th parallel is reset as boundary between North and South Korea.