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Soviet Civil Administration in Korea

Soviet Civil Administration in Korea was a colony in Korea (East Asia) that lasted from 1945 to 1948 CE, about 3 years. The timeline colours it by the language of its rulers: Slavic (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

The Soviet Union's ruling authority in northern Korea from 24 August 1945 to 9 September 1948, governing alongside the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea from 1946. It installed Kim Il Sung as leader of a pro-Soviet regime.

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Facts

Dates
1945 to 1948 CE
Duration
3 years
Type
Colony
Region
Korea, East Asia
Language of its rulers
Slavic
Capital
Pyongyang

Sources

The dates and description above were checked against Wikipedia: Soviet Civil Administration, Wikipedia: Division of Korea.

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Questions

When did Soviet Civil Administration in Korea exist?

1945 to 1948 CE, about 3 years.

Where was Soviet Civil Administration in Korea?

Korea, in East Asia. Its capital was Pyongyang.

What language did the rulers of Soviet Civil Administration in Korea speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.

What came before Soviet Civil Administration in Korea?

Japanese Korea.

What came after Soviet Civil Administration in Korea?

North Korea.