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The Land of Morning Calm
South Korea is a country in East Asia known for its vibrant culture, high-tech industry, and rapid economic development. Its history dates back thousands of years, with early kingdoms such as Silla, Goguryeo, and Baekje shaping its identity. Over the centuries, Korea was invaded and occupied by various powers, including China and Japan. In the 20th century, Korea was colonized by Japan until the end of World War II, when it was divided into North and South Korea. The Korean War in the 1950s resulted in a divided peninsula, with South Korea developing into a democratic nation with a strong economy. Today, South Korea is a global leader in technology, entertainment, and pop culture, with a rich history that continues to influence its modern society.
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Created On: 2024-08-01 | Updated On: 2025-12-19
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Summit between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un
Moon Jae-in Inaugurated as President, marking the start of new leadership.
Impeachment of President Park Geun-hye
First domestic rocket sends satellite to orbit in historic milestone.
Warships exchange fire in disputed sea border incidents
Lee Myung-bak Elected President
Devastating fire destroys Namdaemun Gate.
Signing of Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
Historic Reconnection: Trains Cross Border After 56 Years
Roh Moo-hyun Elected President
Naval skirmish claims lives on both sides
FIFA World Cup Co-hosted by South Korea and Japan
Border offices reopen, prisoners granted amnesty, emotional reunions in truce village
Incheon International Airport opening on tidal land off port.
Historic visit: Kim Dae-jung's milestone trip to North Korea.
Kim Dae-jung Elected as President of South Korea
Admission to OECD Confirmed
Koreas Join United Nations
Seoul Olympics: A Historical Sporting Event
Gwangju Uprising
Assassination of Park Chung Hee
Park Chung-hee's Rise to Power Through Military Coup
Armistice Agreement Ends Korean War
Korean War Breaks Out: Brief Overview
Republic of Korea Proclaimed
Korea's Liberation from Japanese Rule
Korean Peninsula Division after World War II
Establishment of Provisional Korean Government in Exile in Shanghai.
March 1st Movement: Korean fight against Japanese rule starts.
Imperial Conference integrates Korea into Japanese Empire
Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty: End of Korean Sovereignty
Gabo Reform for Modernizing Korea.
Port Opening in Busan and Incheon for Foreign Trade
Tension After Korean Delegation Attack By French Sailors
Rebellion of Hong Gyeong-rae against the Joseon Dynasty
Silhak School: Realistic Reforms and Social Issues in Korea
Manchu Invasions and Korea
Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Naval Victory at Battle of Myeongnyang
16th-century Japanese invasions of Korea {Imjin War}
Invention of Hangul by King Sejong
Establishment of Joseon Dynasty by Yi Seong-gye
Establishing official ties with the Mongol Empire.
End of Mongol invasion campaign in Korea
Historic Treaty with Mongol Empire
Invention of First Metal Movable Type Printing Press
Invention of Metal Type Printing
Mongol Invasion of Korea: Beginning of Conflict
Rise of the Goryeo Dynasty
Celebrated Confucian Scholar Choi Chiwon's Birth
Construction of Bulguksa Temple
Unified Silla Kingdom: King Muyeol's Rule
Buddhist Monk Wonhyo's Enlightenment
Battle of Salsu and Goguryeo's defeat of the Chinese Sui dynasty
Coronation of King Jangsu of Goguryeo: A significant monarch
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