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2013 Event - No casualties are reported after a U.S. military Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter crashes near the South Korean border with North Korea 2013 Event - Authorities from North Korea, advise authorities to leave South Korea soon, anticipating a possible conflict 2013 Event - Days after a new U.S.-South Korea military pact, North Korea issues new threats to strike targets in Hawaii, Guam, South Korea and the U.S. mainland 2013 Event - The U.S. military used B-52 bombers in joint military drills with South Korea; in response, North Korea threatens to attack America's military bases in Japan 2013 Event - As part of its effort to protect America from an attack by North Korea, the U.S. invests $1 billion in ground-based missile interceptors on the West Coast 2013 Event - In retaliation for recently approved U.N. sanctions, generals in North Korea claim they are aiming their long range missiles at the U.S. mainland 2013 Event - During a U.N. conference on disarmament, North Korea threatens to destroy South Korea 2013 Event - For the first time since launching Google Maps, Google extends its data coverage of North Korea, filling in previously blank areas on most of the country with detailed maps that identify landmarks 2012 Event - The launch of a space satellite into space by North Korea is disputed by South Korean defense ministry, who claim it was a disguised test of a 10,000 km range missile 2012 Event - A tight race is expected in South Korea as voters choose between Moon Jae-in, of South Korea's Democratic United Party, and Park Geun-hye, of the conservative Saenuri Party 2012 Event - The U.N. condemns North Korea for launching a long-range Unha rocket; North Korea claims its purpose is to put its first satellite into space, but critics say the launch is a disguised ballistic missile test 2012 Event - Typhoon Bolaven hits South Korea. leaving at least four Chinese fishermen dead and another twelve missing 2012 Event - After last months extensive flooding, North Korea asks the United Nations for food aid 2012 Event - Tropical Storm Khanun left 16,000 people homeless in South Korea 2012 Event - King Jong-un, son of King Jong-il, is announced the official Supreme Leader of North Korea; he also now holds the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army 2012 Event - At a meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Panama City, South Korea announces it's plans to begin 'scientific' whaling of minke whales 2012 Event - South Korea announces that it plans to sign a pact with Japan that encourages the sharing of sensitive military intelligence 2012 Event - After a case of mad cow disease is reported in South Korea, retailers cease selling U.S. beef 2012 Event - World leaders discuss nuclear security during a summit in Seoul, South Korea 2012 Event - U.S. President Barack Obama begins a three-day visit to South Korea, as tensions rise over North Korea's proposed missile tests 2012 Event - In a gesture to honor North Korean founder Kim II-Sung's birthday in April, North Korea plans to launch a new satellite that reportedly will be used to study crops and natural resources 2012 Event - A new statue of Kim Jong-il, North Korea's late leader is unveiled in the capital of Pyongyang 2011 Event - In North Korea, Kim Jong-un is given the tile of Supreme Commander of North Korea's armed forces 2011 Event - North Korea states is will accept all South Korean delegations who wish to pay their respects to the late leader Kim Jong-il 2011 Event - North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il, dies; Kim Jong-un is announced as his father's successor 2011 Event - The U.S. is granted permission by North Korea to search for remains of American soliders killed during the Korean War 2011 Event - Japan asks South Korea to refute a plan to build a Korean World War II 'comfort women' monument near Seoul's Japanese embassy 2011 Event - In South Korea, the Financial Services Commission reveals they plan to inject more money into suspended local savings banks 2011 Event - The Republic of Korea announces plans to conduct midair refueling drills with the U.S. Air Force in 2011 2011 Event - In efforts to avoid food shortages and political oppression, South Korea begins work on a new facility to house North Korean refugees 2011 Event - The host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics will be Pyeongchang, South Korea; the winter multi-sport event will take place between the 9th and 24th of February, 2018 2011 Event - South Korea states it plans to build a new resettlement center for North Korean refugees 2011 Event - Ancient Korean royal books looted by French troops in 1866 are returned to South Korea; 1,000 officials and locals celebrate the return of the 297-volume 'Oegyujanggak' books 2011 Event - South Korea's Central Bank raises its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, to 3.25 percent 2011 Event - North Korea attests it has detained Jun Young Su, a U.S. citizen; they plan to charge him with 'committing a crime' against their country 2011 Event - North Korea raises concerns regarding nuclear testing; reports show they have dug tunnels at a nuclear test site located in Punggye-ri, North Hamgyong Province 2011 Event - North Korea places requests with its worldwide embassies to appeal for aid to feed its population 2011 Event - China announces it may station troops in North Korea to protect its citizens and investment projects 2011 Event - In South Korea, 1.4 million domestic pigs are buried alive to combat an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease 2011 Event - North Korea plans to host its first ever golf tournament on a course frequented by leader Kim Jong-il 2010 Event - China and South Korea plan to hold defense talks in February 2011 concerning growing regional tension on the Korean Peninsula 2010 Event - In a dispute over the use of rare earth metals, China cancels a meeting with Japan and South Korea 2010 Event - Kim Jong-nam, eldest son of Kim Jong-il, states his opposition to North Korea's succession plan to transfer power to his younger brother, Kim Jong-un 2010 Event - Pusan, South Korea, celebrates the 15th annual Pusan International Film Festival 2010 Event - For the first time in two years, South Korea and North Korea reach an agreement to hold working-level military talks 2010 Event - Acting as a private citizen, former President Jimmy Carter travels to North Korea to negotiate the release of Aijalon Gomes, a U.S. citizen 2010 Event - South Korea states that North Korea fired over 100 rounds of artillery into the Sea of Japan, signaling tension along the Korean Peninsula 2010 Event - The U.S. threatens to impose sanctions on North Korea, continuing its attempt to halt perceived nuclear weapons ambitions 2010 Event - South Korea develops a long-range cruise missile reportedly capable of striking North Korea, Japan, Russia and China 2010 Event - After South Korea's ROKS Cheonan ship is sunk by North Korea, South Korea cuts off trade with North Korea and announces North Korean ships will no longer be allowed to use South Korean waters 2009 Event - For the first time in 17 years, North Korea raises the value of its currency 2009 Event - North Korea claims it has entered the final phase of uranium enrichment, tells the United Nations it is open to dialogue 2009 Event - North Korea announces a successful nuclear test in North Hamgyong, the U.N. Security Council condems the test 2009 Event - Under investigation for bribery during his Presidency, former President of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, commits suicide 2006 Event - North Korea conducts first atomic weapons test 2006 Event - Han Myung-sook elected Prime Minister of South Korea 2005 Event - North Korea announces that it has nuclear weapons 2004 Event - Train fire and explosion in Ryongchon, North Korea kills at least 160 and levels several buildings 2003 Event - Arsonist set a fire in a trian station in Daegu, South Korea kills nearly 200 2002 Event - Air China flight 129 crashes into a mountain near Pusan, South Korea killing 128 2002 Event - In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush likens Iraq, Iran and North Korea to an 'axis of evil' 2000 Event - After years of preparation for Y2K, only minor computer-related problems were reported (a problem with Hotmail, with a nuclear power plant in Japan and with apartment heating in Korea) 1997 Event - 14 North Koreans defect to South Korea 1994 Death - Kim II Sung, President of North Korea (1945-94), dies at 82 1994 Event - Seoul, Korea, celebrated the 600th anniversary of its founding 1994 Event - Hana bridge is Seoul Korea crashes, 32+ die 1994 Event - North Korea signs pact to end their nuclear projects 1994 Death - Chung Il Kwon, Prime Minister of South Korea 1964 - 1970, dies 1993 Event - Ferry boat leaves for west coast of South Korea, 120 killed 1993 Event - Boeing 737-500 crashes in South Korea, 66 killed 1993 Event - Fire in psychiatric institute in South Korea, kills 40 1991 Event - U.N. admits Estonia, Latvia, Lithuiania, North and South Korea, Marshall Islands and Micronesia 1991 Event - Roh Jai Bong resigns as premier of South Korea 1991 Event - North and South Korea form a joint team for table tennis competition 1988 Event - 24th Olympic games close at Seoul, Korea 1988 Event - 24th Olympic games open at Seoul, Korea 1988 Event - South Korea adopts constitution 1987 Event - Roh Tae Woo elected president of South Korea 1987 Death - Francis C Denebrink, U.S. Naval officer (WW I, WW II, Korea) dies at 90 1983 Death - Kusan Sunim, found Milae Sa temple/Bulsung Sa Zen in Korea, dies at 74 1982 Event - 6,000 Unification church couples wed in Korea 1981 Event - Seoul, South Korea is selected to host 1988 Summer Olympics 1980 Event - South Korea opposition leader Kim Dae Jung sentenced to death 1980 Event - Chon Doo Hwan elected President of South Korea 1977 Birthday - Lee EunHee, Miss Korea Universe 1997 1977 Event - North Korea shoots down U.S. helicopter, killing 3 1977 Event - U.S. restricts citizens from visiting Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea and Cambodia 1975 Birthday - Ju-Yeon Choi, Pusan Korea, tennis star, 1995 Futures-Seoul-KOR II 1975 Birthday - Sung-Hee Park, Pusan Korea, tennis star, 1993 Futures-Seoul 1975 Event - 1800 Unification church couples' wed in Korea 1973 Birthday - Chan Ho Park, born in Kong Ju City, Korea, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers 1972 Event - Kim Il-song, becomes president of North Korea 1970 Event - S Korean ferry Namyong-Ho sinks in Strait of Korea, 308 killed 1970 Event - 777 Unification church couples wed in Korea 1969 Birthday - Morena Corwin, Seoul, Korea, playmate, Sep, 1992 1969 Event - North Korea shoots at U.S. airplane above Japanese sea 1968 Event - 82 members of U.S. intelligence ship 'Pueblo' released by North Korea 1968 Event - North Korea releases Pueblo crew 1968 Event - 430 Unification Church couples wed in Korea 1968 Event - Spy ship USS Pueblo and 83-man crew seized in Sea of Japan by N Korea 1967 Birthday - Pearl Sinn, born in Seoul, Korea, LPGA golfer, 1995 LPGA Corning Classic-35th 1966 Event - Radio Free Asia (South Korea) begins radio transmission 1966 Birthday - Myong Hui Choe, born in North Korea, gymnast, Olympic-1980 1963 Event - Tsjoi Doo Sun forms government in South Korea 1963 Event - 124 Unification church couples wed in Korea 1962 Event - North Korea reports 100% election turnout, 100% vote for Workers' Party 1961 Event - 36 Unification church couples wed in Korea 1960 Event - South Korean troops cross 38th parallel into North Korea 1959 Event - Typhoon kills 2,000 in Japan and Korea 1958 Birthday - Debbie Green, born in South Korea, volleyball player 1984 Olympics silver 1953 Birthday - Myung-Whan Chung, Seoul Korea, pianist, Chung Sisters 1953 Event - U.S. and South Korea initial a mutual security pact 1953 Event - North Korea and United Nations sign armistice 1953 Event - Communist offensive in Korea 1953 Event - Baseball star/pilot Ted Williams uninjured as plane shot down in Korea 1953 Birthday - Myung-Whun Chung, Seoul South Korea, pianist/conductor 1952 Event - Uprising of captives in Pongam South Korea, 82 die 1952 Event - President-elect Eisenhower visits Korea to assess war 1952 Event - Chinese offensive in Korea 1952 Event - U.S. airplanes bomb energy centers at Yalu, Korea 1952 Event - Communist offensive in Korea 1952 Birthday - Insook Bhushan, Seoul Korea, U.S. U.S. table tennis player 1992 Olympics 1951 Event - Cease-fire and demarcation zone accord signed in Panmunjon Korea 1951 Event - Dutch Korea volunteers win U.S. Collective Unit Citation 1951 Event - U.N. arm forces reach Pyongyang Korea 1951 Event - U.N. begins counter offensive in Korea 1951 Event - U.S. General Collins predicts use of atom bomb in Korea 1951 Event - U.S. tanks exceed 38 degrees of latitude in Korea 1951 Event - 2,900,000 U.S. soldiers in Korea 1951 Event - United Nations condemns People's Republic of China as aggressor in Korea 1951 Event - U.N. begins counter offensive in Korea 1951 Event - China refuses cease-fire in Korea 1951 Birthday - Gil Pak Jong, Korea PR, judo, Olympic-1976 1950 Event - Chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea 1950 Event - U.S. infantry division conquerors Chonju, Korea 1950 Event - South Korea President Syngman Rhee forced to end mass executions 1950 Event - Chinese offensive halts at Chongchon River, North Korea 1950 Event - U.S. troops vacate Pyongyang North Korea 1950 Event - 630 Dutch volunteers depart (on)to Korea 1950 Event - U.N. forces entered Pyongyang, capital of North Korea 1950 Event - U.S. forces invade Korea by crossing 38th parallel 1950 Event - Mao Tse Tung proclaims in telegram to Stalin, China intervenes Korea 1950 Event - U.S. Mustangs accidentally bombs British on Hill 282 Korea, 17 killed 1950 Event - During Korean conflict, United Nations forces land at Inchon in South Korea 1950 Event - 1st Major League baseball player to fight in Korea (Curt Simmons) 1950 Event - RE Wayne awarded 1st Distinguished Flying Cross in Korea 1950 Event - General Douglas MacArthur named commander-in-chief, United Nations forces in Korea 1950 Event - Leroy Deans awarded 1st Order of Purple Heart in Korea 1950 Event - 1st 407 U.S. soldiers flown to South Korea 1950 Event - U.S. General MacArthur visits front in South Korea and asks for U.S. troops 1950 Event - North Koreans troop reach Seoul, United Nations asks members to aid South Korea, Truman orders Air Force and Navy into Korean conflict 1950 Event - Korean conflict begins; North Korea invades South Korea 1950 Event - U.N. member states begin using integrated forces against North Korea 1950 Event - 54th Boston Marathon won by Kee Yong Ham of Korea in 2:32:39 1950 Birthday - Glyn Ford, born in Gloucester, England, politician, author, Labor Party, member of Gibraltar Socialist Labor Party, Member of European Parliament for South West England, expert on Asia, wrote, 'North Korea on the Brink: Struggle for Survival' 1949 Event - U.S. troops withdraw from Korea after WW II 1948 Event - People's Democratic Republic of Korea proclaimed 1948 Event - Republic of Korea (South Korea) proclaimed (National Day) 1948 Event - Proclamation of constitution of Republic of (South) Korea 1948 Event - North Korean proclaims itself People's Democratic Republic of Korea 1948 Birthday - Kyung-Wha Chung, born in Seoul, Korea, violinist, Chung Sisters 1947 Event - 51st Boston Marathon won by Yun Bok Soh of Korea in 2:25:39 1946 Birthday - Ho-Jun Li, Korea PR, rifle, Gold Medal 1972 Olympics 1945 Event - Kim Il Sung arrives in harbor of Wonsan, Korea 1945 Event - Japanese in S Korea, Taiwan, China, Indochina surrender to Allies 1945 Event - U.S. invades Japanese-held Korea 1945 Event - South Korea liberated from Japanese rule 1945 Event - U.S.S.R. establishes a communist government in North Korea 1944 Death - Han Yong-woon, Zen teacher, dies in Seoul County, Korea at 65 1944 Birthday - Myung-Wha Chung, born in Seoul, South Korea, cellist, Chung Sisters 1939 Birthday - Jay Kim, born in Seoul, South Korea, Representative-R-California 1993 - 1999 1938 Birthday - Shin Geum Dan, born in North Korea, 400m/800m runner, 1962 world record 1932 Birthday - Roh Tae Woo, Taegu South Korea, President South Korea, 1988-93 1932 Birthday - Nam June Paik, born in Seoul, Korea, video artist, Medium is the Medium 1917 Event - Han Yong-woon, found Zen awakening at Osean Monastery Korea 1917 Birthday - Chung Hee Park, general/president of S Korea, 1961-79, assassinated 1917 Birthday - Isang Yun, born in Tongyeong, South Korea, composer, professor, son of renowned poet Yun Ki-hyon, exhiled from South Korea, taught at Hanover Academy of Music 1912 Birthday - Kim II Sung, President of North Korea, 1945-94 1910 Event - Japan annexes Korea after 5 years as a protectorate 1905 Event - Han Yong-woon [Bongwan, Manhae] (1879-1944) ordained a monk in Korea 1896 Birthday - Francis C Denebrink, U.S. Naval officer, WW I, WW II, Korea 1895 Birthday - Matthew B. Ridgway, U.S. general in WW II, China, Nicaragua, Korea, NATO 1894 Event - Korea declares independence from China, asks for Japanese aid 1879 Birthday - Han Yong-woon, Hongsung County Korea, Zen teacher 1653 Event - Dutch ship "Sperwer" stranded at Tsjedzjoe Korea |
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