History of South Korea - Wikipedia The history of South Korea begins with the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945 [1] At that time, South Korea and North Korea were divided, despite being the same people and on the same peninsula In 1950, the Korean War broke out North Korea overran South Korea until US-led UN forces intervened
South Korea - History, Culture, Economy | Britannica The First Republic, established in August 1948, adopted a presidential system, and Syngman Rhee was subsequently elected its first president South Korea also adopted a National Security Law, which effectively prohibited groups that opposed the state or expressions of support for North Korea
South Korea - Timeline - BBC News 1950 - South declares independence, sparking North Korean invasion 1953 - Armistice ends Korean War, which has cost two million lives 1950s - South sustained by crucial US military, economic
Depth︱ How did South Korea become a developed country? South Korea joined the OECD in 1996, and its per capita national income reached 12,000 US dollars, marking South Korea's official entry into the ranks of developed countries and a magnificent turnaround in economic modernization
History of South Korea - New World Encyclopedia Emerging from a suffocating colonial rule by Japan for forty years, followed by a life and death war with North Korea, South Korea has shrugged off the collar of authoritarian rule to become a mature democracy during the past fifteen years
A Brief History of Korea: From Gojoseon to Modern Korea After years of dictatorship, South Korea became a vibrant democracy and economic powerhouse Leader in tech (Samsung, LG), entertainment (K-pop, K-drama), and cosmetics; Host of global events like the 1988 Olympics and 2018 Winter Olympics Conclusion From mythic beginnings to global innovation, Korea’s story is one of resilience and creativity