SEOUL - Today marks significant events in Korean history, including pivotal political resignations and notable international interactions. On April 24, 1915, South Korean journalists established an association of newspapers, laying the foundation for collective journalistic endeavors in the country. In 1960, Vice President Lee Ki-boong resigned in the aftermath of the April 19 Revolution, a student-led uprising that resulted in the ousting of President Rhee Syng-man, who had extended his term through constitutional revisions and election rigging.
According to Yonhap News Agency, on this date in 1993, National Assembly Speaker Park Jyun-kyu resigned amid a scandal involving undisclosed assets by public officials. In 1996, a severe brush fire in Goseong, Gangwon Province, led to the destruction of over 70 houses and left 160 people homeless. More recently, in 2004, North Korea publicly acknowledged an explosion at Ryongchon Railway Station caused by a short circuit, which led to international calls for aid.
Significant diplomatic efforts on this day include North Korea's agreement in 2006 to discuss the fate of abducted South Korean civilians during the 18th round of inter-Korean ministerial talks. In 2019, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, marking their first summit. As recent as 2023, South Korea conducted a military evacuation of 28 nationals from Sudan amid local conflicts, demonstrating ongoing international concerns.