Today in Korean history

Today in Korean history



July 4

1950 -- U.S. troops engage North Korean forces in Osan. The encounter marks the
first clash between U.S. and North Korean soldiers in the Korean War.

1972 -- South and North Korea announce the July 4 joint communique outlining the
future direction of cooperation between the two sides.

1981 -- South Korea proposes direct trade links with the Soviet Union.

1998 -- Tensions rise between South Korea and Russia as Moscow expels a South
Korean diplomat on suspicion of espionage. Seoul responds by expelling a Russian
diplomat.

2000 -- The Cabinet approves a special law to recognize and compensate those who
have contributed to South Korea's democratization process.

2004 -- Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak apologizes to citizens for the inconvenience
caused by changes made in the mass-transportation system.

2005 -- South Korea's Finance Ministry announces a plan to spend an additional
3.1 trillion won in the second half of the year to stimulate economic growth.

2009 -- North Korea test-launches seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast
in a stand-off with the U.S. over its nuclear and missile programs. It fires
first two missiles from its East Sea base around 8:30 a.m. and the firing of the
seventh missile that appears to be a Scud-type takes place on the east coast at
around 5:40 p.m.
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