Permanent historical factsheet

Economy of South Korea

South Korea · Government / Government of South Korea. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1959–1997Date range
2Named people
0Places

Chronological records

1959

Syngman RheeMay 1959

Government / Government of South Korea

Establishes a 5 yr program for economic development

1997

Kim Dae Jung3 December 1997

Government / Government of South Korea

South Korea accepts $55 Billion Loan Package, formally agrees to terms for international economic rescue effort, the largest ever, revamping of economy expected to cause hardship for millions

Names involved

Kim Dae JungSyngman Rhee

Provenance

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