1941

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Fri Jan 10 1941

The North China Korean Youth Federation is organized

The North China Korean Youth Federation is organized. This is the beginning of the Yenan group.

Jun 1941

Pak Hon-yong attempts to reestablish the Korean Communist party in Korea

Pak Hon-yong (박헌영) attempts to reestablish the party in Korea. He is not successful but is able to escape arrest.

Sun Dec 07 1941

Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to formally enter World War II.