U.S. Military Government in Korea

The U.S. Military Government in Korea was the military administration established by the United States after Japan's surrender at the end of World War II in 1945. It governed the southern part of Korea, helping to rebuild the country, facilitate demilitarization, and prepare for a stable civilian government. During this period, American authorities worked to establish political, economic, and social systems, leading to the formal establishment of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) in 1948. This administration was essential in transitioning Korea from Japanese colonization to independence, shaping the country's early post-war development.