1945 in South Korea
Events from the year 1945 in South Korea. ((To see what happened before the liberation of Korea on August 15, see 1945 in Korea.) United States Army Military Government in Korea 
 Military Governor:
 Archer L. Lerch (starting December 1945)

Events

August
August 15 -Transfer of power happens in 9 a.m from the Japanese to Lyuh Woon-hyung(head of the people's republic) in Seoul(This decision was rescinded after the Soviets do not go further down all the way to Seoul.Japan takes back control in August 20th). Korea liberated after the broadcast of the surrender speech of Japanese Emperor Showa. August 16- Committee for the Preparation of Korean Independence (CPKI) is founded by Lyuh Woon-hyung. September
September 7- The american forces announces the establishment of the United States Army Military Government in Korea. September 8-The American military led by Commanding general John R. Hodge arrives in Incheon. September 9- The American forces take control of Seoul.The Japanese officially surrenders control of korea to american forces.The Chōsen Broadcasting Corporation is renamed as the Korean Broadcasting System. September 11-The Kyongui line officially ceases operation due to the division of korea. September 16 -Korea Democratic Party is founded..
September 20- English becomes the official language of the United States Army Military Government in Korea. October
October 16-Syngman Rhee returns to Korea. December
December 27-A misreport regarding the results of the Moscow conference of 1945 happens causing mass confusion among the issue of trusteeship. See also 
 List of Korean films of 1919–1948

References 

1945 in South Korea
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Years of the 20th century in South Korea
1940s in South Korea
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