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The Darkest Century: 15 Nations That Endured the Greatest Hardships of the 20th Century

Darren October 12, 2025 9 min
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11. Korea

11. Korea
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Korea’s 20th-century history was marked by profound upheavals. Under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945, Koreans faced cultural suppression and forced labor (history.com). Following Japan’s defeat in World War II, Korea was divided along the 38th parallel into Soviet and American occupation zones, leading to the establishment of North and South Korea in 1948. The Korean War (1950-1953) resulted in millions of casualties and the division of the peninsula into two separate nations. The legacy of these events continues to influence the Korean Peninsula’s political and social landscape.

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