Seoul: In a pivotal moment in Korean history, the United Nations made the decision in 1948 to conduct general elections in what is now South Korea. This decision came after efforts to establish a unified Korean government fell through, following the establishment of a Soviet-backed regime in the northern part of the peninsula.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this historical decision marked a significant turning point for the Korean peninsula, setting the stage for the separate political entities that would emerge in the north and south. The move by the United Nations underscored the geopolitical complexities of post-World War II Asia and laid the groundwork for South Korea's path towards democracy.