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Silla founds the first Korean kingdom
-57
Government, Korea
Silla conquers Koguryo and unifies Korea after forming an alliance with China
676
Government, Korea
North-South States Period begins in Korea
698
Government, Korea
Joseon dynasty founded in Korea
1392
Government, Korea
King Sejong begins his reign and invents phonetic alphabet in mid-15th century
1418
Education, Korea
Yi's Turtle Ships defeat Japanese invaders at the Battle of Sacheon
1592
War, Korea
Manchus invade Korea, which becomes a vassal state in the Qing Dynasty
1644
War, Korea
Japan annexes Korea
1910
War, Korea
Korea separated into North and South at 38th parallel in 1945
1945
Government, Korea
Republic of South Korea created in 1948
1948
Government, Korea
North Korea invades South Korea--UN Security Council asks members to oppose
1950
War, Korea
First UN military action successful in defeating North Korea at Battle of Inchon
1950
War, Korea
Education is very important in South Korea
1980
Government, Korea
South Korea hosts 1988 Summer Olympics
1988
Government, Korea
North Korea and South Korea join the United Nations
1991
Government, Korea
Kim Jong Un takes over after death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong II
2011
Government, Korea