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3 days ago · South Korea, country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. The capital is Seoul.
5 days ago · The Korean Peninsula was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910-45. 1956 -- The government designates May 8 as Mother's Day. In 1973, the day was redesignated as Parents' Day. 1993 -- South and North Korea trade sugar and liquor, the first trade between the two sides since the 1950-53 Korean War.
4 days ago · Today in Korean history. May 8 1442 -- King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) orders the development of a rain gauge. The king is best known in Korea for inventing the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. 1902 -- A groundbreaking ceremony is held for a railway linking Seoul, now the South Korean capital, with Kaesong... 14:00 May. 07. #Korean history.
6 days ago · Today in Korean history. 1934 -- A group of writers and historians establishes Jindan, a research institute dedicated to the study of the Korean language and history. Use of the Korean language was partially banned under the Japanese colonial occupation of Korea, which lasted from 1910-1945.
4 days ago · North Korea, country in East Asia that occupies the northern portion of the Korean peninsula. It is bordered by China and Russia to the north and by the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to the south. The national capital, P’yongyang, is a major industrial and transport center near the west coast.
2 days ago · Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. In the early 20th century, Seoul was occupied by the Japanese Empire, temporarily renamed " Gyeongseong ."
5 days ago · Korea is geographically located in the center of East Asia! 5000 years as a strong cultural power made Korea a melting pot of continental and maritime culture! The passion of young Koreans, who wish to change the world, will make 21st Korea’s vision come true.
