Seoul: In a significant move during the early days of the Korean War in 1950, President Rhee Syng-man relocated the South Korean government from Daejeon to Daegu as North Korean forces advanced. This strategic decision was made as North Korean troops seized control of Seoul just three days after the war's onset on June 25, forcing the government to retreat further down the peninsula. Ultimately, the government was compelled to move to Busan, a port city, to maintain operations as the conflict intensified.

According to Yonhap News Agency, in 1952, the U.S. State Department reported that American casualties in the Korean War totaled 112,843, with approximately 8,100 soldiers missing in action. The war, which began in 1950, concluded with a ceasefire on July 27, 1953, rather than a peace treaty.

In 1997, a direct exchange of fire occurred between South and North Korean troops at the inter-Korean border near Cherwon. This incident marked the first such exchange since the 1970s, initiated when South Korean patrols spotted 14 North Korean soldiers south of the fortified border.

In 1999, Shin Chang-won, South Korea's most wanted fugitive, was apprehended by police in Suncheon after evading capture for over two years. Shin, who had escaped from prison while serving a life sentence for murder and armed robbery, became a notorious figure due to his intelligence and ability to evade authorities. Following his capture, the prosecution sought the death penalty, but the court sentenced him to an additional 22 1/2 years in prison.

In 2012, North Korea's Korean Central News Agency announced the removal of Ri Yong-ho, the military chief, from all his positions due to "illness." Ri had been a significant figure in consolidating Kim Jong-un's control over the military after the death of Kim Jong-il in December 2011.