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Wed, 12/31/2008 - 12:46
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Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 1
1883 -- The port of Jemulpo, 40 kilometers west of Seoul, is renamed Incheon Port
and its functions are expanded to commercial trade with foreign partners.
1896 -- The Joseon Dynasty begins using the solar calendar instead of the lunar
calendar.
1905 -- All sections of the Gyeongbu railway linking Seoul and Busan are opened.
1981 -- The Korean Central Intelligence Agency is renamed the Agency for National
Security Planning.
1983 -- An ethics law for government officials is ratified, requiring high-level
officials and lawmakers to report their assets to the government each year.
1989 -- Then North Korean President Kim Il-sung proposes political negotiations
between leading figures from the two Koreas.
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Jan. 1
1883 -- The port of Jemulpo, 40 kilometers west of Seoul, is renamed Incheon Port
and its functions are expanded to commercial trade with foreign partners.
1896 -- The Joseon Dynasty begins using the solar calendar instead of the lunar
calendar.
1905 -- All sections of the Gyeongbu railway linking Seoul and Busan are opened.
1981 -- The Korean Central Intelligence Agency is renamed the Agency for National
Security Planning.
1983 -- An ethics law for government officials is ratified, requiring high-level
officials and lawmakers to report their assets to the government each year.
1989 -- Then North Korean President Kim Il-sung proposes political negotiations
between leading figures from the two Koreas.
(END)
