South Korea marks 45 years since 1979 coup and military dictatorship

South Korea marks 45 years since 1979 coup and military dictatorship

Channel NewsAsia - Commentary·2024-12-12 17:01

SEOUL: Exactly 45 years ago, South Korea was placed under a military dictatorship following the assassination of then-President Park Chung-hee.

Chun Doo-hwan, an army major general, overthrew the government in a coup on Dec 12, 1979 before declaring martial law and ruling the country with an iron first for eight years.

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