Korean History from 1904-2011
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Updated: 21 Jun 2019
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Japan-Korea Treaty of 1905.Battle of Cheongsanri, Korean independence Army, led by Kim Jwa-jin,Korean independence activist Lee Bong Chang fails in his attempt to assassinate Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo.Governor-General of Korea begins Soshi-kaimei (Order to Japanese-style name changes) policy.The Empire of Japan surrenders to the Allies. According to the terms of Potsdam Declaration, Korea becomes independent.The Korean War begins.The Korean War is halted by the Korean Armistice AgreementSouth Korea joined the Vietnam WarThe first Red Cross talks between North and South Korea are held.Detection of 3rd underground tunnel. Made by North Korea to attack South Korea.24th Olympic Games held in SeoulNorth Korea (DPRK) and South Korea (ROK) join the United Nations (UN).The end of the Cold WarKim Jong Il takes control of North Korea upon the death of his father Kim Il-Sung.The DPRK promises to freeze long-range missile tests.The DPRK fires short-range missile into the Sea of Japan (East Sea)Kim Jong Il dies, Kim Jong un takes over as the Supreme Leader of North Korea.Periods
The Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 started the annexation of the Korean Empire by Imperial Japan
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