On This Day in History: August 10-16
Retracing the history of agriculture, security, diplomacy, and war that connects Canada and Korea.
August 10, 2022
The Canadian government officially secured market access to South Korea for fresh sweet cherries produced in British Columbia. This served as a significant milestone in expanding agricultural trade between the two nations, building upon the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).
August 11, 2011
In response to North Korea's aggressive actions, including the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan, Canada implemented sanctions against North Korea under the Special Economic Measures Act. This measure demonstrated Canada's ongoing commitment to security on the Korean Peninsula and its solidarity with South Korea.
August 13, 1991
Leonard J. Edwards was officially appointed as the Canadian Ambassador to South Korea. His appointment took place at a pivotal time when diplomatic and economic relations between Canada and South Korea were expanding following the end of the Cold War.
August 15, 1950
On this day, the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was formed to participate in the Korean War. Coincidentally, on that same day, the Royal Canadian Navy destroyer HMCS Cayuga recorded the Canadian military's first naval bombardment of the war as it shelled the enemy-occupied port of Yeosu alongside UN forces.
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