1947 in South Korea

United States Army Military Government in 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]
• May 21 – The Second US-Soviet Joint Commission is held.[2]
• May 25 – Hyundai Togun, the initial name of the Hyundai Group, is founded by Chung Ju-young.[3]
• 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.[4]
• September 17 – The United States submits the Korean problem to the United Nations (UN).[5]
• 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.[6]
• Unknown date – Lakhui Chemical, as predecessor of LG Chem was founded.

References

1. "Republic of Korea". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
2. "미소공동위원회". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
3. "The last emperor". The Economist. 4 February 1999. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
4. "미소공동위원회". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
5. "미소공동위원회". Retrieved August 20, 2019.
6. "South Korea Under United States Occupation, 1945-48". Retrieved August 20, 2019.

1947 in South Korea

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