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The Kantō Massacre was an incident in which Japanese authorities and civilians spread rumors that Koreans were planning to riot immediately after the Great Kantō Earthquake, and massacred innocent Koreans. We take a closer look at this incident.

The Ukishima Maru incident involves the Japanese naval transport ship Ukishima Maru, which sank due to an unexplained explosion while carrying Korean conscripted laborers. We take a look into the details of the incident.

The Silmido Incident occurred on August 23rd, 1971, when 24 operatives from a unit established for a covert mission to infiltrate North Korea killed 18 of their fellow soldiers. We will delve into the details of the Silmido Incident, for which the Ministry of National Defense has issued its first apology, 53 years after the event.

August 15th is Gwangbokjeol, or National Liberation Day, which is a day that commemorates Korea's liberation from Japan in 1945 and celebrates the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948. In honor of Gwangbokjeol, we look into the foreign individuals who contributed to Korea's independence.

We take a closer look at spy cases that occurred during the Park Chung Hee government, including the attempted kidnapping of a pianist couple.

We explore the Dongbaeklim case, which is believed to have been fabricated to cover up election fraud by Park Chung Hee, as well as other spy cases that occurred during the Park Chung Hee government.

We explore the Potsdam Declaration, which ended World War II, and its impact on the subsequent Armistice Agreement between South Korea and North Korea.

On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store collapsed, causing more than 1,000 casualties due to poor construction. We look into the scars left by the collapse of Sampoong Department Store.

Lee Han-yeol was a student activist who symbolized the South Korean democracy movement in the 1980s. Learn about Lee Han-yeol and the history of Korean democracy.

The July 4th South-North Joint Statement was the first declaration made by representatives of both South Korea and North Korea discussing the issue of reunification since the division of the Korean peninsula. We explore the significance of the July 4th South-North Joint Statement.

The Korean War began at dawn on June 25, 1950, when North Korean communist forces illegally invaded South Korea and crossed the 38th parallel, which was the military demarcation line between North and South Korea. We explore the significance of the Korean War.

The June 15th North-South Joint Declaration is the first declaration agreed upon and announced by the leaders of North and South Korea since August 15, 1945. We explore the June 15th North-South Joint Declaration and peace on the Korean Peninsula that followed from it.

The Korea-Japan Treaty, formally known as the "Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea," was an agreement established in 1965 to normalize diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan. We examine the signifance of the treaty and the reasons why it continues to be criticized today.

Memorial Day is a day to commemorate the loyalty of those who gave their lives defending the nation. We take a look into Memorial Day and the maritime skirmishes between South Korea and North Korea in the West Sea of the Korean Peninsula, which are still ongoing.

The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea Japan 2002, was the first World Cup that was held in Asia. It was also the first World Cup broadcasted live in HD in South Korea and the first major international sports event to be co-hosted by two countries. Today, we look into the 2002 FIFA World Cup and its significance.

The May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement refers to the movement carried out by the residents of Jeollanam-do Province and city of Gwangju, demanding the abolition of martial law and the resignation of Chun Doo-hwan. We explore how the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, which became a turning point for the serious discussion of "national liberation and socialism," was reported by fore...

The May 16 Military Coup was a coup d'état carried out by Major General Park Chung Hee and other officers of the South Korean Army on May 16, 1961. It marks the beginning of the military regime led by Park Chung Hee. We explore the reasons and background behind the installation of Park's authoritarian regime.

The May 10 General Election was the first modern democratic election held in South Korea following liberation in 1945. Today, we take a look into the issues, controversies, and key figures related to the May 10 General Election.

May 5th, Children's Day, is a day to celebrate the happiness, dreams, hopes, and dignity of children. Today, we learn about the meaning and origin of Children's Day which was established by Bang Jeong-hwan{방정환}.

Severance Medical School is South Korea's first "modern" facility. We take a look into the history of Severance Medical School, which started from {제중원}Chejungwon.

The April 19 Revolution was a pro-democracy movement led by students on April 19, 1960, which resulted in the resignation of President Syngman Rhee. We take a look at the background of the April 19 Revolution.

The establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea played a significant role in Korea's independence and the development of democracy. We explore the significance of the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and the remarkable contributions of Baekbeom Kim Gu during this period.

The Jeju April 3 Incident refers to an event that took place on Jeju Island from March 1st, 1947, to September 21st, 1954, spanning seven years and seven months. It was a tragic incident where residents of the island were sacrificed during armed conflicts and suppression operations, and is considered one of the largest tragedies in the history of Jeju Island. We look into the significance the Jeju...

The Jeju April 3 Incident refers to an event that took place on Jeju Island from March 1st, 1947, to September 21st, 1954, spanning seven years and seven months. It was a tragic incident where residents of the island were sacrificed during armed conflicts and suppression operations, and is considered one of the largest tragedies in the history of Jeju Island. We take a look into the background of...

In 1978, North Korea kidnapped South Korea's renowned film director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee. The two managed to escape in 1986 while attending an international film festival in Vienna, Austria. We take a look into this incident, which caused not only repercussions on the Korean Peninsula, but also internationally.