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  • Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan
    Aug, 1948
    Hachikō

    Second Statue

    Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan
    Aug, 1948

    In 1948, Takeshi Ando (son of the original artist) made a second statue. The new statue, which was erected in August 1948, still stands and is a popular meeting spot. The station entrance near this statue is named "Hachikō-guchi", meaning "The Hachikō Entrance/Exit", and is one of Shibuya Station's five exits.



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  • South Korea
    Sunday Aug 15, 1948
    Korean War

    Republic of Korea (South Korea)

    South Korea
    Sunday Aug 15, 1948

    The Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established on 15 August 1948.



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  • North Korea
    Wednesday Aug 25, 1948
    Korean War

    Parliamentary elections in the North

    North Korea
    Wednesday Aug 25, 1948

    North Korea held parliamentary elections three months later on 25 August.



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  • Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan
    Aug, 1948
    Hachikō

    Second Statue

    Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan
    Aug, 1948

    In 1948, Takeshi Ando (son of the original artist) made a second statue. The new statue, which was erected in August 1948, still stands and is a popular meeting spot. The station entrance near this statue is named "Hachikō-guchi", meaning "The Hachikō Entrance/Exit", and is one of Shibuya Station's five exits.



    Statue of Hachiko at Odate Station Image
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  • South Korea
    Sunday Aug 15, 1948
    Korean War

    Republic of Korea (South Korea)

    South Korea
    Sunday Aug 15, 1948

    The Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established on 15 August 1948.



    Republic of Korea (South Korea) Flag Image
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  • North Korea
    Wednesday Aug 25, 1948
    Korean War

    Parliamentary elections in the North

    North Korea
    Wednesday Aug 25, 1948

    North Korea held parliamentary elections three months later on 25 August.



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