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South Korea Since WWII

By anahirico

  • South Korea's Status

    South Korea's Status
    In 1948 South Korea was ranked as one of the world's poorest countries.

  • Korean War

    Korean War
    South Korea declared its independence. After that, North Korea invaded South Korea because they wanted to join together with the South under a communist government. This sparked the start of the Korean War.

  • South Korea Politics

    South Korea Politics
    South Korea was sustained by crucial US military, economic and political support.

  • Gwangju Massacre

    Gwangju Massacre
    Students were protesting against the Martial law in the city of Gwangju. That day the army killed at least 200 people as a result.

  • South Korea's Income

    South Korea's Income
    South Korea's main source of income is it's industries. The industries have helped the economy grow since the 1980s.

  • South Korea's Presidential Elections

    South Korea's Presidential Elections
    Constitution was changed to allow direct election of the President. Today the President of South Korea is Moon Jae-In.

  • South Korea and North Korea

    South Korea and North Korea
    South Korea and North Korea joined the United Nation in 1991.

  • South Korea's Export

    South Korea's Export
    South Korea's main exports are electronic products, machinery, motor vehicles, steel, ships, and textiles and clothing. South Korea's exports have been changing since last year.