South Korea
South Korea is a state in Korea (East Asia) that has existed since 1948 CE. Its people spoke Koreanic languages (Korean kingdoms).
The Republic of Korea, which grew from war ruin into an industrial power under military rulers and became a democracy in 1987. President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in 2024 led to his impeachment and removal.
See South Korea on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1948 CE to the present
- Duration
- 77 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Korea, East Asia
- Language family
- Koreanic
- Capital
- Seoul
Came from
Events in East Asia during its time
- People's Republic proclaimed
- Korean War
- Tibetan uprising
- Reform and opening
- Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
Neighbours in East Asia
- People's Republic of China
- Ganden Phodrang (Dalai Lama government)
- Japan (postwar)
- North Korea
- Republic of China on Taiwan
- Republic of China (mainland)
- Portuguese Macau
- British Hong Kong
- Tibet under the People's Republic
- Allied occupation of Japan
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Dutch East Indies
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did South Korea exist?
1948 CE to the present, about 77 years.
Where was South Korea?
Korea, in East Asia. Its capital was Seoul.
What language did South Korea speak?
Koreanic. This family includes Korean kingdoms.
What came before South Korea?
Japanese Korea.