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1980 in South Korea

Explore 7 historical events and records for South Korea in 1980.

Historical records for South Korea in 1980

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Constitution of South Korea

Du-Hwan, Chun ยท General ยท Government / Government of South Korea

The army regains power & a new Constitution in October centralizes the state

Foreign Secretary of South Korea

Soo, Choi Kwang ยท Foreign Secretary of South Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed Foreign Minister

General

Du-Hwan, Chun ยท General ยท Government / Government of South Korea

The army regains power & a new Constitution in October centralizes the state

Home Secretary of South Korea

Hoh, Kim Chong ยท Home Secretary of South Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed Minister of Home Affairs

President of South Korea

Hwan, Chun Doo ยท President of Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed President of Korea

Prime Minister of South Korea

Yong, Lho Shin ยท Prime Minister of South Korea ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed Prime Minister of Korea

Secretary of State for Defence

Baek, Lee Ki ยท Secretary of State for Defence ยท Government / Government of South Korea

Appointed Minister of Defence

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