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1946 in South Korea

Explore 5 historical events and records for South Korea in 1946.

Historical records for South Korea in 1946

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February

Independence of Korea

Rhee, Syngman ยท President of Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Organizes the National Asociation for the Acceleration of Korean independence. Appointed President of the South Korean Democratic Council of the Republic of Korea

Independence of South Korea

Rhee, Syngman ยท President of Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Organizes the National Asociation for the Acceleration of Korean independence. Appointed President of the South Korean Democratic Council of the Republic of Korea

President of South Korea

Rhee, Syngman ยท President of Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed President of the South Korean Democratic Council of the Republic of Korea

June

Independence of South Korea

Rhee, Syngman ยท Chongup ยท President of Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Calls for the establishment of a Government in South Korea

December

Independence of South Korea

Rhee, Syngman ยท President of Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Visits the USA to gain support for the establishment of a Korean Government

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