Today in Korean history
The article provides a chronological list of notable events in Korean history from 1948 to 2018. It highlights milestones in sports, demographics, inter‑Korean diplomacy, and cultural achievements. The entries illustrate South Korea’s growing international presence and ongoing tensions with North Korea.
- ▪In 1948 South Korea sent its first delegation to the London Olympic Games.
- ▪By 1983 the South Korean population exceeded 40 million, making it one of the most densely populated countries.
- ▪In 2000 a 25‑member North Korean delegation arrived in Seoul, leading to agreements on regular ministerial meetings and liaison offices in Panmunjom.
- ▪In 2002 Ven. Pomnyun was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his humanitarian work.
- ▪In 2017 North Korea successfully launched the Hwasong‑14 intercontinental ballistic missile.
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| Original publisher | Yonhap News Agency |
| Canonical URL | https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728001300320 |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0900 |
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Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK Today in Korean history Choi Kyong-ae All News 14:00 July 28, 2026 This will let Google show Yonhap news articles that match or are related to your search Add Yonhap as a preferred source on Google SHARE Facebook X Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG July 29 1948 -- The 14th Olympic Games opens in London, with South Korea sending a delegation for the first time. The Korean Peninsula was liberated from Japanese colonial rule in 1945 after 36 years of occupation. 1983 -- South Korea's population tops 40 million, making it the third most densely populated country in the world.
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