1948 ⟶ US Recognizes the Republic of Korea
The United States declares the Republic of Korea to be the l...
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🇰🇷 UN Resolution on Korean Withdrawal
The United Nations passes a resolution calling for the withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Korea, free elections in each of the two administrations, and the creation of a UN commission dedicated to the unification of the peninsula.⟶
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🇰🇷 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.⟶
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🇰🇷 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.⟶
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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.⟶
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🇰🇷 South Korean President Rhee Forced Out
South Korean President Syngman Rhee is forced out of office and replaced by a democratic government.⟶
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🇨🇳 UN Recognizes People's Republic of China
The United Nations General Assembly passes Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China, causing Taiwan to lose its membership.⟶
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