-
Korea Annexed by Japan
-
March 1st movement
Declaration for Korea’s Independence -
Habgul created
King Sejong the Great commissioned a 24 phonetic alphabet be created. -
Korea Divided
Korea divides into the communists of North Korea and the capitalists of South Korea -
Korean War Begins
North Korea an its allies attacks South Korea. -
Control of Seoul is regained
South Korea at its allies regain control of the capital city -
Seoul falls into Communist hands
North Korea invades and takes control of Seoul. -
Korean War Ends
After 2 years of talks, and armistice agreement was reached. -
Celebration of Exports
South Korea reached the 10 billion dollar mark in exports -
3rd underground tunnel discovered
The 3rd underground tunnel, made by North Korea to attack South Korea was found. -
People’s Uprising Ends
South Korean police end the people’s uprising resulting in 2000 casualties. -
New Constitution Approved
South Korean votes vote to approve the new constitution. -
Summer Olympic Games
The summer Olympic games were held in Seoul. -
Table Tennis competition
North and South Korea join forces for a table tennis competition -
Member of United Nations
Both North and South Korea joined the United Nations. -
On Strike
The largest strike in South Korea history begins. -
Cheonan Sinks
The Cheonan, a 1.2 ton battle ship explodes and sinks to the bottom of the Yellow Sea. -
Free Trade Agreement goes into effect
South Korea and the U.S entered into the agreement whcih will boost trade between the two nations. -
5.6 magnitude earthquake
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake kills 8 people and leaves 12 others injured in South Korea. -
Park Geun-hye elected President
Park Geun-hye is the first women president elected into office by the people of South Korea.
