When did Gojoseon fall to the Han dynasty?
Gojoseon fell to the Han dynasty in 108 BC. This ancient polity expanded to control much of the northern peninsula and parts of Manchuria before its collapse.
Questions about South Korea
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who divided the Korean Peninsula along the 38th parallel after World War II?
Dean Rusk and Charles H. Bonesteel III proposed the dividing line that placed Seoul under American control. The United States and Soviet Union then divided the Korean Peninsula along this line following Japan's surrender in 1945.
What happened during the March First Movement protests in 1919?
The March First Movement protests erupted in 1919 as resistance against Japanese colonial rule. This event occurred after Japan formally annexed Korea in 1910 and compelled it to become a protectorate in 1905.
How long did the South Korean economy grow at an average rate between 1962 and 1994?
Between 1962 and 1994, the South Korean economy grew at an average of ten percent annually. This period became known as the Miracle on the Han River due to annual export growth reaching twenty percent.
When was Kim Dae-jung sworn in as eighth president of South Korea?
Kim Dae-jung was sworn in as eighth president on the 25th of February 1998 after winning elections during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. He received the Nobel Peace Prize later that year for his work advancing democracy and reconciliation with North Korea.