Today in Korean history

1985 marked the first temporary reunion of family members separated since the 1950-53 Korean War, with fifty South Koreans traveling to Pyongyang and an equal number of North Koreans coming to Seoul. In 1995, the Gwangju Biennale, the largest arts festival in Asia, opened in Gwangju, bringing international modern art developments to the city and being held every two years since.

South Korean male fencer Kim Young-ho won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, marking the first time South Korea took gold in an Olympic fencing event.

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