The Korea–U.S. free trade agreement was concluded, and a second inter-Korean summit took place in Pyongyang. Volunteers from across the country flocked to clean up the Taean oil spill, and Lee Myung-bak won the December presidential election. Wonder Girls’ “Tell Me” became a nationwide craze.
The year in Korea
AprSouth Korea and the United States concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement. [Source]
JulTwenty-three South Koreans were kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan, and two were killed. [Source]
OctRoh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong-il held the second inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang. [Source]
DecA tanker oil spill off Taean, South Chungcheong Province, drew volunteers from across the country. [Source]
DecLee Myung-bak won the 17th presidential election. [Source]