1948 ⟶ Soviet Union Recognizes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
The Soviet Union declares the Democratic People's Republic o...
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🇰🇵 Soviet Union Recognizes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
The Soviet Union declares the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to be the legitimate government of all of the Korean Peninsula, with Kim Il Sung installed as the leader.⟶
KoreaSoviet UnionKim Il SungCold WarAsiaGovernmentDivided Korea
🇰🇷 Syngman Rhee Elected President of South Korea
A parliamentary vote in southern Korea sees the confirmation of Syngman Rhee as President of the Republic of Korea, after a left-wing boycott.⟶
KoreaPoliticsElectionsCold WarAsiaDivisionAnti-Communism
🇰🇷 US Recognizes the Republic of Korea
The United States declares the Republic of Korea to be the legitimate government of the Korean Peninsula, with Syngman Rhee installed as the leader.⟶
KoreaUSRecognitionSyngman RheeCold WarAsiaGovernment
🇨🇳 People's Republic of China Founded
Mao Zedong declares the foundation of the People's Republic of China, adding a quarter of the world's population to the communist camp.⟶
ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaCommunismMao ZedongAsiaCold WarUSSR
🤝 Soviet Union Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Indonesia
Soviet Union establishes diplomatic relations with Indonesia through an exchange of telegrams between Indonesian Vice-president, Mohammad Hatta and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrey Vyshinsky.⟶
Soviet UnionIndonesiadiplomatic relationsCold WarAsiaSoutheast Asiainternational relations
🤝 Soviet Union and China Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China sign a pact of mutual defense.⟶
Soviet UnionChinaallianceCold WarAsiamutual defensecommunist blocinternational relations