With the Asian Games and Olympics approaching, urban infrastructure expanded, including the completion of Seoul Subway Line 2's loop. In May, Pope John Paul II visited and canonized 103 Korean martyrs, and in September the South accepted flood relief supplies offered by the North, opening a path to inter-Korean exchanges. South Korea won six gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics.
The year in Korea
MayPope John Paul II visited Korea and canonized 103 Korean martyrs at a Mass on Yeouido, Seoul. [Source]
MaySeoul Subway Line 2 opened in full and began loop service. [Source]
SepChun Doo-hwan became the first South Korean head of state to make an official visit to Japan. [Source]
SepAfter heavy flooding in central Korea, the government accepted relief supplies offered by North Korea. [Source]
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Around the world
OctIndian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards. [Source]
Songs, shows & trends
Sports
Six gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics — Golds in judo, wrestling and archery made it Korea's best Olympics to that point. [Source]
TV drama
MBC weekend drama “Love and Truth” — Premiering in May 1984, it was hugely popular. [Source]
Film
Bae Chang-ho – “Whale Hunting” — Based on Choi In-ho's novel, this road movie won over young audiences. [Source]
Gadgets & services
Nongshim “Chapagetti” — This instant black-bean noodle, launched in March 1984, has remained a favorite. [Source]
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