1947 in South Korea
- Military Governor:
- Archer L. Lerch (starting December 1945)
- William F. Dean (starting October 1947)
Events
- January 1 – The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.[1]
- January 5 - Lakhui Chemical(락희화학), as predecessor of LG Chem was founded.[2]
- May 21 – The Second US-Soviet Joint Commission is held.[3][circular reference]
- May 25 – Hyundai Togun, the initial name of the Hyundai Group, is founded by Chung Ju-young.[4]
- August 28 – The United States request the Korean issue to be handled by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of China in a four-country conference.[5][circular reference]
- September 17 – The United States submits the Korean problem to the United Nations (UN).[6][circular reference]
- November – The United Nations General Assembly recognizes Korea's claim to independence and makes preparations for the establishment of a government and the withdrawal of occupation forces.[7]
References
- ^ "Republic of Korea". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ http://www.newsmaker.or.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=60866
- ^ "미소공동위원회". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "The last emperor". The Economist. 4 February 1999. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "미소공동위원회". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "미소공동위원회". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "South Korea Under United States Occupation, 1945-48". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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