Historical Events tagged with "korean politics"

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Politics & Government

Soviet Troops Depart from North Korea

December 26th, 1948 76 years ago

The last Soviet troops withdrew from North Korea after fulfilling their duties following the end of World War II. This marked a significant step in the geopolitical landscape of the Korean Peninsula, as Soviet forces had been stationed there since the conclusion of Japanese rule in 1945. Their departure signaled the end of direct Soviet military presence in the region and set the stage for the internal dynamics that would soon unfold in Korea. The withdrawal was part of an agreement aimed at fostering Korean self-governance amid growing tensions between Soviet and American interests in the enclave.

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