VII. The Contemporary Period, 19452000 > G. East Asia, 19452000 > 3. Korea (North and South), 19452000 > 1949, June 29 | ||||
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1949, June 29 | |
The U.S. completed its withdrawal of occupation forces from South Korea. | 1 |
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The UN commission, reporting on its failure to mediate between North and South Korea, warned of a possible civil war. Sporadic fighting was occurring along the 38th parallel, sometimes assuming the proportions of major battles. | 2 |
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For alleged violations of the National Security Law, the Rhee regime arrested 16 assemblymen for overriding his veto on a land reform measure and for demanding his cabinet's resignation. | 3 |
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