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. In July, Park Chung Hee was re-elected as the 9th president by the National Conference for Unification, and in the December legislative elections the opposition New Democratic Party outpolled the ruling party in the popular vote.

The year in Korea

AprKori Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 began commercial operation. [Source]
AprThe Sejong Center for the Performing Arts opened in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. [Source]
JulPark Chung Hee was elected the 9th president in an indirect vote by the National Conference for Unification. [Source]
DecIn the 10th National Assembly elections, the opposition New Democratic Party won a larger share of the vote than the ruling Democratic Republican Party. [Source]

Around the world

SepEgypt and Israel signed the U.S.-brokered Camp David Accords. [Source]

Songs, shows & trends

Books

Cho Se-hui – “The Dwarf” — This linked-story novel about the urban poor was completed in 1978 and became a lasting classic. [Source]

Music

Sanullim – second album — It included “What Should I Do,” the College Song Festival hit. [Source]

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Sources

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