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Events from the year 1945 in South Korea.
United States Army Military Government in Korea
- Military Governor:
- Archer L. Lerch (starting December 1945)
Events
August
- August 15 -Transfer of power happens in 9 a.m from the Japanese to Lyuh Woon-hyung, head of the people's republic, in Seoul. (This decision was rescinded after the Soviets do not go further down all the way to Seoul. Japan takes back control in August 20th). Korea liberated after the broadcast of the surrender speech of Japanese Emperor Showa.
- August 16- Committee for the Preparation of Korean Independence (CPKI) is founded by Lyuh Woon-hyung.
September
- September 7- The american forces announces the establishment of the United States Army Military Government in Korea.
- September 8-The American military led by Commanding general John R. Hodge arrives in Incheon.
- September 9- The American forces take control of Seoul.The Japanese officially surrenders control of korea to american forces.The Chōsen Broadcasting Corporation is renamed as the Korean Broadcasting System.
- September 11-The Kyongui line officially ceases operation due to the division of korea.[1]
- September 16 -Korea Democratic Party is founded..[2]
- September 20- English becomes the official language of the United States Army Military Government in Korea.
October
- October 16-Syngman Rhee returns to Korea.[3]
December
- December 27-A misreport regarding the results of the Moscow conference of 1945 happens causing mass confusion among the issue of trusteeship.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "경의선 복원, 민족의 대동맥을 잇다". tongilnews.
- ↑ FRUS, 1945, VI, pp. 1049-53, 1059-1061
- ↑ "이승만". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
- ↑ "반탁운동, '동아' 오보가 없었다면". Hankyeoreh.
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