[676] Silla completes unification of Three Kingdoms.

[918] Founding of Goryeo by Wang Geon.

[1231] The Mongol invasions of Korea begin.

[1392] Joseon Dynasty beginning

[1424] History of Goryeo compiled.

[1446] The Hangul alphabet is promulgated by King Sejong

[1592] The Japanese invasion of Korea

[1627] The first Manchurian invasion

[1636] The second Manchurian invasion

[1653] Dutch ship, with Captain Hendrick Hamel, wrecked on Jeju Island.

[1762] The tragedic death of Crown Prince Sado

[1791] Persecution of Catholicism begins

[1866] French campaign into Korean territory.

[1871] United States Asiatic Squadron has first military encounter with Korea

[1876] Korea's ports are formally opened under the Treaty of Ganghwa

[1884] Kim Okgyun leads the Gapsin Jeongbyeon. In 3 days.

[1884] Chinese forces are able to overwhelm the Progressives and their Japanese supporters.

[1894] Donghak Rebellion prompts the first Sino-Japanese War and Gabo Reforms.

[1895] China recognizes Korean independence in the Treaty of Shimonoseki(시모노세키조약).

[1895] Queen Min was murdered by Japanese assassins.

[1896] 11 February. King Gojong flees to the Russian legation in Seoul.

[1907] June. The Hague Secret Emissary Affair.

[1907] July 18. Gojong was forced to abdicate in favour of his son, Sunjong.

[1909] October. Ito Hirobumi (the first Resident-General) is assassinated by An Jung-geun.

[1910] August. The Japan-Korea Treaty started the annexation of the Korean Empire by Japan.

[1919] March 1st Movement. Declaration of Korean Independence.

[1919] The establishment of The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai.

[1920] Battle of Cheongsanri, Korean independence Army victory.

[1926] 10 June Manse Independence Movement.

[1945] Korea becomes independent.

[1945] Korean peninsula is divided between Soviet and American occupation forces at the 38th parallel.

[1948] 15 August. Establishment of the Republic of Korea

[1950] 25 June. The Korean War begins.