History of South Korea
On August 15, 1948, the Republic of Korea was formally established, with Rhee Syngman as the first president. With the establishment of Rhee's government, de jure sovereignty also passed into the new government. On September 9, 1948, a communist regime, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), was proclaimed under Kim Il-sung. However, on December 12, 1948, by its resolution 195 in the Third General Assembly, the United Nations recognized the Republic of Korea as the sole legal government of Korea.
Botswana–South Korea relations
Botswana–South Korea relations () are the current and historical relationship between Botswana and the Republic of Korea (ROK), commonly known as South Korea. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 18 April 1968. Since 2014, following the withdrawal of diplomatic relations with North Korea due to human rights violations, Botswana has recognized South Korea as the only legitimate government of the Korean peninsula.