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Korea Then: Korea in 1978

Kori Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 began commercial operation, ushering in the nuclear power era, and the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts opened in Seoul. I…

  • Apr Kori Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 began commercial operation.
  • Apr The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts opened in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.
  • Jul Park Chung Hee was elected the 9th president in an indirect vote by the National Conference for Unification.
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