Contemporary
1972년정치
October Yusin (Revitalization) Decree
The Park Chung-hee government enacted the Yusin Constitution, greatly expanding presidential powers and entrenching a system of prolonged one-man rule.
Key developments
- 1972.10Declaration of Martial Law
The Park Chung-hee regime declared martial law, dissolved the National Assembly, and suspended constitutional government.
- 유신헌법Yushin Constitution
The Yushin Constitution was promulgated, removing presidential term limits and introducing indirect election by the National Conference for Unification.
- 유신 반대Pro-Democracy Movements and Emergency Decrees
Opposition and student movements resisted the Yushin system, and the government suppressed them with emergency decrees.
- 1979.10.26Assassination of Park and End of Yushin
Park Chung-hee was assassinated by KCIA Director Kim Jae-gyu, ending 18 years of rule and the Yushin system.