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Japanese occupation of Korea begins
Korea under Japanese rule is the process that began with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876, where a complex coalition of Meiji government, military, and business officials sought to integrate Korea both politically and economically into the Empire of Japan. -
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"Chinese Winter Offensive"
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World War II ends
The final battles of the European Theatre of World War II as well as the German surrender to the Western Allies and the Soviet Union took place in late April and early May 1945. -
Korea is divided at the 38th parallel by the United States and Soviet Union
The Korean peninsula first divided along the 38th parallel, later along the demarcation line. The division of Korea into South Korea and North Korea was the result of the 1945 Allied victory in World War II. -
UN/South Korean troops cross the border into North Korea
As some South Korean troops attemped to cross the border into North Korea, many of them got in war and battled. It resulted in some deaths from shooting. -
Korean War begins/North Korean troops attack South Korea
Troops from communist North Korea smash into South Korea, triggering the Korean War. The United States, acting under the rule of the United Nations, quickly jumped to help the defense of South Korea and fought a bloody war for the next three years. -
Battle of Pusan Perimeter
The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large battle between United Nations and North Korean forces lasting from August 4 to September 18, 1950. It was one of the first major events of the Korean War. -
Battle in Inchon/General MacArthur's Amphibious Landing
The Battle in Inchon was an invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations. -
China enters the Korean War
Thousands of communist Chinese troops launch massive counterattacks against U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) troops, driving the Allied forces before them and putting an end to any thoughts for a U.S. victory. -
President Eisenhower visits Korea, fulfilling his campaign promise
On November 29th, 1952 President Eisenhower makes his way into Korea to make a speech about his campaign and promises to the Korean people. -
Korean war is officially over
After three years of the war, the United States, the People’s Republic of China, North Korea, and South Korea agree to an armistice, bringing the Korean War to an end. -
Cease-fire is signed
Eisenhower went to Korea in hopes to find out how to end the Korean War. With the United Nations' acceptance of India's proposed Korean War armistice, the Korean People's Army (KPA), the People's Volunteer Army (PVA), and the UN Command ceased fire with the battle line approximately at the 38th parallel.
