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Guide to Countries
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Countries
Republic of Korea (South Korea)
A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: The Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Recognition
Recognition, 1949.
The United States recognized the Republic of Korea, with its capital at
Seoul, as an independent state on January 1, 1949, in a White House
statement.
Modern Flag of South Korea
Diplomatic Relations
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, 1949.
Diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) were established on March 25, 1949, when Ambassador Dr. John Myun Chang, presented his credentials to President Truman.
Resources
- Department of State Background Note: South Korea
- Department of State Country Information: South Korea
Resources
- Korea, South in World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index