1894 – 1895★★★★★
Donghak Peasant Revolution
Peasants inspired by the Donghak religion revolt against corruption and foreign influence; Qing and Japanese intervention leads to the Sino-Japanese War.
RevolutionWar· South Korea
Timeline
4 events19th century
20th century
- March 1, 1919★★★★★
March 1st Movement
Koreans proclaim independence and stage nationwide peaceful protests against Japanese rule; the movement is suppressed.
RevolutionPolitics· South Korea, North Korea - May 18, 1980 – May 27, 1980★★★★★
Gwangju Uprising
Citizens of Gwangju rise against Chun Doo-hwan's military regime; the uprising is violently suppressed by the army.
PoliticsRevolution· South Korea - June 1987★★★★★
June Democratic Struggle
Nationwide protests force South Korea's government to accept direct presidential elections, ushering in democracy.
PoliticsRevolution· South Korea