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1961 in South Korea

Explore 4 historical events and records for South Korea in 1961.

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Historical records for South Korea in 1961

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May

May 1961

Coup

Park, Chung-Hee · Head of Junta · Revolution / Revolution of South Korea

Successfully leads a coup in Korea

May 1961

Junta

Park, Chung-Hee · Head of Junta · Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed Heads of the military Junta

Other events (month unknown)

1961

Constitution of South Korea

Kim, Il Sung · Prime Minister of South Korea · Government / Government of South Korea

Destroys all poloitical opposition in North Korea

1961

Coup

Hee, Chung · Revolution / Revolution of South Korea

Member of military Junta which seizes power

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