Dual Chronologies Document Korean History From Early 20th Century to 2019 Yonhap released two separate timeline collections in December 2025, one covering events from 1904‑2017 and another spanning 1963‑2019, each organized by year and highlighting political, diplomatic, economic and security milestones across the peninsula [1][2]. Both pieces present the same factual style, listing each entry with concise descriptions and dates, underscoring Yonhap’s role as a chronicler of Korean state developments. The publications serve as reference compendia for scholars and policymakers seeking a quick overview of Korea’s modern trajectory.

Park Chung‑hee Features Prominently Across Both Lists The 2017 timeline notes Park Chung‑hee’s inauguration as South Korea’s ninth president and his immediate pardon of opposition leader Kim Dae‑jung, marking a notable domestic political shift [1]. The earlier chronology records Park’s 1972 hand‑picked electoral‑college reelection, the declaration of martial law, adoption of the Yushin constitution, and his eventual assassination in 1979 [2]. These entries illustrate Park’s enduring impact on Korean governance and the divergent phases of his rule.

United Nations Actions Appear in Both Chronologies The 1945‑era entry describes a Moscow meeting where the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union announced a five‑year UN trusteeship over Korea, reflecting post‑war international planning [1]. The later timeline records the UN Security Council’s unanimous 2017 approval of tougher sanctions on North Korea in response to its ICBM test, tightening oil‑import restrictions [2]. Together they show the UN’s recurring involvement in Korean security and governance matters.

Economic, Infrastructure, and Technological Milestones Highlighted The 2017 list includes South Korean delegates traveling to Pyongyang for preliminary inter‑Korean economic talks and the licensing of a new KORAIL affiliate amid labor disputes [1]. The 1999 entry notes Newbridge Capital’s acquisition of Korea First Bank following the Asian financial crisis, while the 2019 entry records South Korea’s receipt of its first RQ‑4 Global Hawk UAV under a 2011 U.S. deal, enhancing surveillance capabilities [2]. These points underscore Korea’s evolving economic integration and defense modernization.