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Korea's History
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Japan Control of Korea
Japan invades Koea and rules for nearly 35 years. -
Nationalism in Korea
Students uprised against the Japanese and protested. This led to the strengthening of the Japanese military. -
Soviet Union
Soviet Union enters Korea from Siberia and begins the spread of Communism. -
Independence from Japan
Japan surrenders to the allied forces of World War 2 and loses the occupation in Korea. -
38th Parallel
USSR occupies North Korea and US occupies South Korea divided at the 38th parallel. -
Cold War
About this time the Cold War begins. -
Officially Divided
South Korea officially the Republic of Korean and North Korea officially the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea. -
Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea starting the Korean War. -
End of the Korean War
A truce was made to end the Korean War. -
South Korea and the Vietnam War
South Korea accepts the US's recognition to enter the Vietnam and troops start to arrive. -
24th Annual Olympics
The 24th annual summer olympics are held in Seoul, South Korea. -
The North and the South Meet
The leaders meet to discuss the future of Korea. -
The Leader Dies
Kim Jong-il (North Korea communist leader) dies. -
The New Leader
Kim Jong-un takes his father's position as the new ruler of North Korea.
