May 1961CoupChung-Hee Park
Successfully leads a coup in Korea
Historical records for South Korea in 1961, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Successfully leads a coup in Korea
Appointed Heads of the military Junta
Destroys all poloitical opposition in North Korea
Member of military Junta which seizes power
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