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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
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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
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Republic of Korea is fomrally established
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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
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UN Resolution
UN passes a resolution recommending a unified Korea, and asking the United States to name commander. -
UN troops arrive at Inchon
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Armistice Signed
Armistice signed at Panmunjom, 18th parallel is reset as boundary between North and South Korea.