Independence

     When Korea gained its independence in 1945, it was relatively easy. After Japan lost WWII they had no military power left to hold onto Korea, and the UN decided to step in a help server Korea from its Japanese leaders. The Korean’s couldn’t have been luckier since otherwise their might have been a deadly revolution, or they would have just stayed a part of Japan. South Korea’s independence became official on August 15^th, 1945; just 5 days after the 40^th anniversary of their joining Japan. After South Korea became independent they were under the protection of the UN and as such were never recolonized by a separate country. If you want to see what South Korea looks like today, just scroll down!