1960: Korea

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

The most important event in Korea during the year was undoubtedly the overthrow of the Rhee government by a combination of student riots, public discontent, and U.S. pressure. ...