Syngman RheeAugust 1948
The Government of the Republic of Korea is formally founded
South Korea · Government / Government of South Korea. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Government of the Republic of Korea is formally founded
The Government of the Republic of Korea is formally founded. Enacts the Constitution of the Republic of Korea
Destroys all poloitical opposition in North Korea
The army regains power & a new Constitution in October centralizes the state
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