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Recently, a political-themed movie "Seoul Spring" suddenly detonated South Korea's long-dormant screen, causing widespread discussion among South Koreans. The movie mainly revolves around the "Double Twelve" coup d'état on December 12, 1979. Through a coup d'état, Chun Doo-hwan gradually rose to the pinnacle of power.
A still from the Spring in Seoul.
As the most controversial ** in the history of South KoreaChun Doo-hwan has always regarded the rights of the state as his goal in life, and is a pure opportunistHe is also the first person in South Korean history to be sentenced to death and the only one who does not enjoy state funeral courtesy. But during his tenure, South Korea's economy continued to take off, bidding for the Asian Games and the Olympic Games, its international influence continued to expand, and the status of the Asian Tigers was further consolidated. Looking back, Chun Doo-hwan's ruling career can be described as a collection of contradictions and complexities, a symbiotic of material development and spiritual suppression.
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As the son of an ordinary farmer, Quan Doo-hwan has had average family conditions since he was a child, and there are ten children in the family, which caused him to not finish elementary school. Chun Doo-hwan thought that he would continue the life of his father in this way and be an honest farmer, but fate wanted to give him a chance to walk on a page in Korean history.
In the 40s of the 20th century, Japan launched a war of aggression against the surrounding Korean Peninsula, China and Southeast Asia. It was during this period that the little Jeon Doo-hwan was fed up with displacement and bullying, and he planted the seeds of chasing power and money in his heart, and he was determined to do so throughout his life.
After the outbreak of the Korean War, the ROK ** team was defeated and retreated, and there was a shortage of commanding officers at all levels. In this situation, Chun Doo-hwan wants to realize his dream of getting ahead. Adapt to the situation and enter the Army Non-commissioned Officer School.
Chun Doo-hwan. II. II. II
After the end of the Korean War, North Korea was thriving in the socialist camp, but South Korea's Syngman Rhee was corrupt and incompetent, social turmoil, and the people were struggling to make a living.
In 1961, Park Chung-hee launched the 516 coup d'état and established the **army**, which mainly developed the economy. This made Chun Doo-hwan see an opportunity, and the day after the coup, Chun Doo-hwan found Park Chung-hee and said that he would organize a parade of students from the Army Non-commissioned Officer School to support the coup, so in this way, Chun Doo-hwan became a celebrity around him.
Park Chung-hee. Quan Doo-hwan who was on the thigh, 1Promoted to brigadier general in 973, he was appointed commander of the 1st Infantry Division in 1978 and commander of security in 1979Achieve the first jump and smoothly enter the core of the Korean ** team.
The beautiful Chun Doo-hwan is also extremely loyal to the Park Jin-hee family, and uses his work to often dine with the Park Chung-hee family, as if he is a member of the Park family. Chun Doo-hwan refers to Park Chung-hee's children as brother and sister, and calls Park Chung-hee, who is only 14 years older than him, his father.
It was during this period that Chun Doo-hwan and his classmate Roh Tae-woo established his biggest help in the future in South Korea-Yixinhui. The members of this one-heart association are mainly Chun Doo-hwan's fellow villagers or classmates. Under the support of Park Chung-hee, the members can be said to be on the rise and thriving.
Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo.
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On the evening of October 26, 1979, Park Chung-hee, then the first South Korean **, accompanied by Cha Ji-cheol, the head of the Blue House Police Office, went to Gongjeong-dong, Seoul. NopeDuring the period, Cha Ji-cheol clashed with Kim Jae-gyu, the head of the ** intelligence bureau, and Kim Jae-gyu took out a pistol and wounded Cha Ji-cheol's palm. At the time of chaos, Kim Jae-gyu fired two more shots at Park Chung-hee, and a generation of ** people died in the hands of his fellow villagers and cronies so mysteriouslySouth Korea's 18-year-long Park Chung-hee era also unexpectedly came to an end.
News of Park Chung-hee's assassination.
After Park Chung-hee's death, Prime Minister Choi Gyu-ha took over as acting **, and Chun Doo-hwan became minister. Knowing that Park Chung-hee was assassinated, Chun Doo-hwan cried bitterly like his own father had died, but he had already calculated it in his heartTake advantage of this opportunity to bring down the number one person in the South Korean ** team, Zheng Shenghe, chief of the army general staff and commander, and completely control the South Korean ** team
On December 12, 1979, Quan Dou Huan moved his heart to meet, without ** approval,Jung Seung-ho was arrested on suspicion of the assassination of Park Sung-hee。At the same time,A group of officers of the Yixin Society took control of the ** mansion, forcing *** Choi Gyu-ha to issue an order to arrest Jung Seung-ho. Chun Doo-hwan's coup d'état was successful. In 1980, Chun Doo-hwan concurrently served as the Minister of Intelligence, and since then South Korea's military power and intelligence command have fallen into his hands, which is also the so-called South Korea's "Double Twelve" coup.
On August 27, 1980, the National Assembly of the Unification Juche held an election, and Chun Doo-hwan was elected as the only candidateChun Doo-hwan's Fifth Republic was thus established.
Chun Doo-hwan announced the arrest of Jung Seung-ho.
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At this time, South Korea had just been freed from the shackles of Park Chung-hee's ** rule, a large number of democrats were released, and the democratic forces were in the ascendant, and the so-called "Seoul Spring" situation appeared. Chun Doo-hwan first declared martial law across the country, and then brutally suppressed the Gwangju student democracy movement. In the face of the marching students, he dispatched *** and tanks, killing more than 5,000 people, known as Gwangju Da** in history.
Gwangju Dae**.
In the face of the turbulent situation in South Korea, how did the United States react to the South Koreans' "Emperor Taishang", the beacon of the world?
The United States has taken a laissez-faire attitude towards the military regime in South Korea, and Reagan even officially received Chun Doo-hwan. The commander of the US forces stationed in South Korea spokeSouth Koreans are like wild rats, no matter who becomes the leader, they will obey. Therefore, democracy is not appropriate for the Korean people.
South Korean people march.
Although the "Seoul Spring" eventually disappeared under Chun Doo-hwan's suppression, it is a pity that the time has passed, and the call for democracy in South Korea is growing. In response to those angry South Korean youths, Chun Doo-hwan ** vigorously promoted entertainment, sports and other popular culture in order to divert people's dissatisfaction with his rule, which was called the "3S policy".That is, to promote sports, sex and screen, and release the hormones of young men through these three S. To this end, Chun Doo-hwan bid for the Asian Games and the Olympic Games, relaxed the censorship of ** movies, and carried out a series of riotous operations.
1984 Seoul Olympics.
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Quan Douhuan attained the Tao alone, naturally chicken dog **, his family and faction members are all distributed in key ** institutions. After Chun Doo-hwan himself moved into the Blue House, he followed the advice of his wife Lee Soon-ja and spent more than $9 million to renovate the ** official residence. According to Jeon Doo-hwan's younger brother, Jeon Jeong-hwan, given his brother's contribution to the country, it is also appropriate to enjoy it. InDuring his tenure, he received more than $10 billion worth of political contributions from several large conglomerates. In the past 7 years, the Quan Doo-hwan family has eaten countless kickbacks, embezzled countless **, cheated for personal gain, and made a lot of money.
Lu Taiyu was also later sentenced.
In the 1985 election to the National Assembly, the New People's Party led by Kim Yong-sam won a big victory, and the pressure on Chun Doo-hwan increased sharply, and he was unable to effectively control the Ilshin Association. And Lu Taiyu, a former close comrade-in-arms and ** person, also began to defect. Lu Tae-woo put forward the 629 manifesto in June 1987, the main purpose of which was to ** direct election, election fairness, freedom of speech, etc., and took the lead in forcing the palace, and Chun Doo-hwan finally betrayed his relatives and left.
Chun Doo-hwan who was judged.
After Chun Doo-hwan**, he never dared to appear in public, because the South Korean people firmly remembered his crimes. In 1996, Chun Doo-hwan was sentenced to death for treason, treason, and ** for military coup, Guang***, and accepting political cash. The so-called Skynet is magnificent, negligent but not leaky. Although the death penalty was imposed in the first instance, the sentence was changed to life in the second instance, and a fine of 220.5 billion won was imposed, and in 1997, he was pardoned by Kim Yong-sam, then the first Korean **. In November 2020, he was taken to court again for damaging the reputation of the deceased and was sentenced to 8 months in prison. On November 23, 2021, Chun Doo-hwan passed away at the age of 90.
Jung Joo-young, the founder of Hyundai Group, once commented on Park Chung-hee and Chun Doo-hwan, Park Chung-hee is a great chef, and Chun Doo-hwan can only be said to be a great shopkeeper. Quan Douhuan moves against the trend of history, and it will inevitably be left behind for thousands of years. Newbie Mentoring Program