South Korea Establishes Diplomatic Ties with China
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: Korea, Beijing, South Korea
- Date: August 24, 1992
Article abstract: In a controversial move, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) established diplomatic relations with mainland China.
Establishing Diplomatic Relations
South Korea’s president Roh Tae Woo, using Foreign Minister Lee Song Ock as an intermediary, established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PROC), announcing the opening of relations on August 24, 1992. Until that time, the South Korean government, centered in Seoul, had maintained diplomatic relations only with the island government established by Chiang Kai-shek...
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