Asia/Eastern Asia
South Korea
Seoul
51.2 Mio
100 210 km²
South Korean won
Coastal
Korean
Historical Events
1910 - Annexation by Japan
Korea was annexed into the Empire of Japan, marking the start of Japanese rule.
1945 - End of Japanese Rule
Japanese rule in Korea ended following Japan's surrender in World War II.
1948 - Establishment of South Korea
The southern zone became the Republic of Korea in August after failed reunification negotiations.
1950 - Start of the Korean War
A North Korean invasion triggered the Korean War, a major proxy conflict in the Cold War.
1953 - Korean War Armistice
The Korean War ended with an armistice, leaving the Korean conflict ongoing and millions dead.
1987 - June Democratic Struggle
This movement ended authoritarian rule and established the Sixth Republic of South Korea.