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1947 in South Korea

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Korea in 1947.

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Historical records for South Korea in 1947

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March

March 1947

Independence of South Korea

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

Visits Chiang Kai-shek to gain support for the establishment of a Korean Government

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1947

Government

Il-Sung, Kim · General Secretary · Politics / Korean Workers Party

Russia sets up a Government in Pyongyang under the Korean Workers Party

1947

Government

Il-Sung, Kim · Head of of-State · Politics / Korean Workers Party

Appointed Head of State for North Korea

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