Made it, Korea

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.