Transfer of power happens in 9:00 a.m from the Japanese to Lyuh Woon-hyung, head of the people's republic, in Seoul. This decision was rescinded after the Soviets do not go further down all the way to Seoul. Japan takes back control in August 20th.
Emperor Hirohito announces Japan's surrender to the Allies.
August 16 - Committee for the Preparation of Korean Independence (CPKI) is founded by Lyuh Woon-hyung.
September 8 - The U.S. military, led by commanding general John R. Hodge, arrives in Jinsen (present-day Incheon).
September 9
U.S. forces take control of Seoul. The Japanese officially surrender control of Southern Korea over to U.S. forces, effectively ending Japan's 35-year rule of Korea.[2]
September 11 - The Kyongui line officially ceases operation due to the division of korea.[3]
September 12 - The Japanese office of governor-general of Korea is disbanded by the United States Army Military Government, formally ending Japan's 35-year rule over Korea.