1592 - 1598 JAPAN INVADES KOREA
An army of 150,000 troops quickly invaded Korea under the control of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Instead of claiming Joseon, because of the success on land, they captured both Seoul and Pyeongyang. In 1597 Japan had once again returned to invade Korea. The war left a huge affect on Korea. Not only had they lost military strength and people, but the amount of land had decreased as well as Japan had claimed most of it as theirs.
An army of 150,000 troops quickly invaded Korea under the control of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Instead of claiming Joseon, because of the success on land, they captured both Seoul and Pyeongyang. In 1597 Japan had once again returned to invade Korea. The war left a huge affect on Korea. Not only had they lost military strength and people, but the amount of land had decreased as well as Japan had claimed most of it as theirs.
1910 - 1945 KOREA UNDER JAPANESE RULE
In 1910, Japan had finally taken over Korea and renamed it as Joseon (can be also known as "Chosun"). Koreans were treated poorly during this time period. The Japanese would ban Koreans from learning or teaching Korean and the history of Korea. They burnt many historical documents and even forced them to adopt Japanese names. Japan's hold on Korea lasted till 1945 when the Japanese were defeated in the World War II.
In 1910, Japan had finally taken over Korea and renamed it as Joseon (can be also known as "Chosun"). Koreans were treated poorly during this time period. The Japanese would ban Koreans from learning or teaching Korean and the history of Korea. They burnt many historical documents and even forced them to adopt Japanese names. Japan's hold on Korea lasted till 1945 when the Japanese were defeated in the World War II.
1945 - JAPAN SURRENDERS
On August 15 Japan had surrendered ending world War II. Shortly after on September 2, 1945, Japan had signed the surrender treaty. September 2nd is now known as V-J Day as it means Victory in Japan.
On August 15 Japan had surrendered ending world War II. Shortly after on September 2, 1945, Japan had signed the surrender treaty. September 2nd is now known as V-J Day as it means Victory in Japan.
1945 - KOREA DIVIDED
Korea became two different nations in 1945. The Upper half, known today as Noth Korea belonged to the Soviet Union while the bottom half which we call South Korea today was supposed by the U.S. Originally, a nationwide election to reunify Korea was to occur set up by the U.S and the USSR but because either side trust each other, that had never happened. The U.S wanted Korea to become democratic country while the Soviets wanted the country to be communists. In 1948 the South delcared its nation.
Korea became two different nations in 1945. The Upper half, known today as Noth Korea belonged to the Soviet Union while the bottom half which we call South Korea today was supposed by the U.S. Originally, a nationwide election to reunify Korea was to occur set up by the U.S and the USSR but because either side trust each other, that had never happened. The U.S wanted Korea to become democratic country while the Soviets wanted the country to be communists. In 1948 the South delcared its nation.
1950 - KOREAN WAR BEGINS
The civil war between South and North Korea began on June 25, 1950 when North Korea invaded South. Half way into the war, China came along and fought next to North Korea while the United Nations came in and helped South. "Communism was a big threat, and because Truman was a Democrat, he felt great pressure from the country to not take it lightly." (Korean) 3 years later on July 27, 1953, a treaty had been signed and restoring the border between North and South Korea at the 38th parallel.
The civil war between South and North Korea began on June 25, 1950 when North Korea invaded South. Half way into the war, China came along and fought next to North Korea while the United Nations came in and helped South. "Communism was a big threat, and because Truman was a Democrat, he felt great pressure from the country to not take it lightly." (Korean) 3 years later on July 27, 1953, a treaty had been signed and restoring the border between North and South Korea at the 38th parallel.
1965 - KOREA FIGHTS ALONG SIDE THE U.S IN THE VIETNAM WAR
The Vetnam war began in 1956 but South Korea had not entered till 1965. At first, President Kennedy had opposed the request of having South Korea join the war. But afterwards on May 1, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson requested South Korea joining in. 320,000 troops were sent to Vietnam but in the end about 5,099 were killed while 10,962 were wounded. The U.S later then paid South Korean soldiers 236 million dollars for their efforts in the war.
The Vetnam war began in 1956 but South Korea had not entered till 1965. At first, President Kennedy had opposed the request of having South Korea join the war. But afterwards on May 1, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson requested South Korea joining in. 320,000 troops were sent to Vietnam but in the end about 5,099 were killed while 10,962 were wounded. The U.S later then paid South Korean soldiers 236 million dollars for their efforts in the war.
1965 - KOREA SIGNS TREATY WITH JAPAN
On June 22, 1965 a treaty was sign to set up basic and equal relationship between the Republic of Korea and Japan. The treaty had normalize all relations between the two countries for the first time after Japan's hold on South Korea. This treaty has kept the two countries from wars and has resolved all compensation issues. Japan had even paid South Korea 500 million dollars as a form of economic compensation.
On June 22, 1965 a treaty was sign to set up basic and equal relationship between the Republic of Korea and Japan. The treaty had normalize all relations between the two countries for the first time after Japan's hold on South Korea. This treaty has kept the two countries from wars and has resolved all compensation issues. Japan had even paid South Korea 500 million dollars as a form of economic compensation.
1991 - NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA JOIN THE UNITED NATIONS
In 1991, both North and South Korea were admitted into the United Nations. For the South, they've played an active role ever since joining because they've been able to address global issues. "In her inauguration speech at the National Assembly building, Park spoke of her plan to open a new era of hope through "economic prosperity, people's happiness, and cultural enrichment." (Park Geun-hye)
In 1991, both North and South Korea were admitted into the United Nations. For the South, they've played an active role ever since joining because they've been able to address global issues. "In her inauguration speech at the National Assembly building, Park spoke of her plan to open a new era of hope through "economic prosperity, people's happiness, and cultural enrichment." (Park Geun-hye)
2012 - PARK GEUN HYE BECOMES THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT
As of 2012, Park Geun Hye is the current President of South Korea, serving the 18th presidential term. She is also the very first female ever to be elected as president in the country.
As of 2012, Park Geun Hye is the current President of South Korea, serving the 18th presidential term. She is also the very first female ever to be elected as president in the country.
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