1 Jan 1912
Korea
Korea
25 Jun 1916
Korea
Korea
- A Shinto ceremony was held at the site of the future General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea to bless the construction work. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
10 Jul 1916
Korea
Korea
- The construction for the General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea began. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
10 Jul 1920
Korea
Korea
- Japanese Governor General of Korea Makoto Saito lead a ceremony at the General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul) construction site, during which an engraved tablet was installed. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
17 May 1923
Korea
Korea
- The sign of the General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea was hung on the building during a ceremony. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
4 Jan 1926
Korea
Korea
- The construction of the General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea was completed. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
1 Oct 1926
Korea
Korea
- The General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea was officially inaugurated. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
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