Park Chung Hee
South Korean general and politician
Born
November 14th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
October 26th, 1979
45 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
South Korea
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A military general and politician who served as the third president of South Korea. Led the country from 1961 to 1979, implementing economic policies that spurred rapid industrialization and economic growth known as the Miracle on the Han River. Oversaw significant changes in South Korean society and government structure, including the establishment of the Yushin Constitution, which extended presidential powers. His regime faced criticism for human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.
Served as the third president of South Korea
Led South Korea through rapid industrialization
Implemented the Yushin Constitution
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