South Korea

By bad ass jaden

  • Olympic games in Seoul.

    Olympic games in Seoul. First free parliamentary elections.

  • North and South Korea join United Nations.

    North and South Korea join United Nations.

  • President Roh succeeded by Kim Young Sam

    President Roh succeeded by Kim Young Sam, a former opponent of the regime and the first freely-elected civilian president.

  • South Korea admitted to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

    South Korea admitted to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

  • Kim Dae-jung sworn in as president and pursues "sunshine policy"

    Kim Dae-jung sworn in as president and pursues "sunshine policy" of offering unconditional economic and humanitarian aid to North Korea.

  • Summit in Pyongyang between Kim Jong-il and South Korean President Kim Dae-jung.

    Summit in Pyongyang between Kim Jong-il and South Korean President Kim Dae-jung. North stops propaganda broadcasts against South.

  • Border liaison offices re-open at Truce Village of Panmunjom.

    Border liaison offices re-open at truce village of Panmunjom. South Korea gives amnesty to more than 3,500 prisoners. One hundred North Koreans meet their relatives in the South in a highly-charged, emotional reunion. Kim Dae-jung awarded Nobel Peace Prize.