Inter-Korean tensions peaked with North Korean commandos' attempted raid on the Blue House, the seizure of the USS Pueblo and the Uljin–Samcheok infiltration. In response, the Homeland Reserve Forces were created and resident registration cards were issued, and the Charter of National Education was proclaimed. Seoul's streetcars stopped running and the first section of the Gyeongin Expressway opened.
The year in Korea
Jan 21Thirty-one North Korean Unit 124 commandos attempted to raid the Blue House and assassinate President Park Chung Hee, but failed (the January 21 Incident). [Source]
Jan 23The U.S. Navy intelligence ship USS Pueblo was seized by North Korea in international waters in the East Sea. [Source]
Apr 1The Homeland Reserve Forces were established in the wake of the January 21 Incident. [Source]
Apr 1Pohang Iron and Steel (now POSCO) was founded, built on Korea Tungsten. [Source]
Oct 30120 North Korean commandos infiltrated the Uljin–Samcheok area and waged guerrilla warfare for about two months. [Source]
Dec 5President Park Chung Hee proclaimed the Charter of National Education. [Source]
Dec 21The Yangpyeong-dong (Seoul)–Gajwa section of the Gyeongin Expressway opened. [Source]
Jan 30North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong launched the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. [Source]
Songs, shows & trends
Film
Film “Love Me Once Again” — Opening on July 16 at the Kukdo Theater alone, this archetypal Korean melodrama drew 370,000 viewers. [Source]
Music
Na Hoon-a debuts — He made his official debut with “My Love” and was later dubbed the “Emperor of Song.” [Source]
Books
Weekly “Sunday Seoul” launched — Launched on September 22, it was a weekly focused on popular entertainment. [Source]
Everyday life
Seoul streetcars end service — Running since 1899, Seoul's streetcars stopped on all lines at midnight on November 30. [Source]
Year League: the best year
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1960s · Revolution and the Start of Industrialization
