KOR History of Apr 30

Ajouté : 2026-05-07

[00:00:00]Core history of April 30th. April 30th, 1975.

[00:00:04]Final escape of the South Korean Embassy in Vietnam just before the fall of Saigon. Our diplomats and residents made a desperate escape aboard US military helicopters.

[00:00:16]This shows the struggle of diplomats who tried to fulfill their duties until the end on the battlefield. And the tragic end of Indochina during the Cold War.

[00:00:25]April 30th, 1960. President Syngman Rhee moves to Yiwhajang. After resigning, he left John Mude and moved his [music] residence to Yiwhajang. The sight of a leader who had dominated an era, stepping down and returning to a common citizen visually proved that Korean democracy had entered a new phase. April 30th, 1993.

[00:00:48]Scientific investigation for the preservation of Seokguram [music] Grotto. To solve moisture and crack issues in the Seokguram Grotto, a world heritage site, a precise investigation using [music] modern science and technology began. This was an effort to scientifically understand and preserve our cultural heritage for future generations. April 30th, 1983.

[00:01:11]Establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Benin. By establishing diplomatic ties with Benin in West Africa, Korea broadened its diplomatic horizons to various parts of the globe.

[00:01:23]This was a time of seeking both diplomatic support and economic cooperation through solidarity with newly independent nations. April 30th, 2002.

[00:01:34]Official World Cup theme song released [music] and fever spreads. With 1 month left until the opening, the nation was [music] swept by World Cup fever. As Be the Reds T-shirts were sold and preparations for street cheering began.

[00:01:49]The curtain rose on a massive festival where the whole nation united as one.