Contemporary
1960년민주화
April Revolution
A citizen-student revolution against rigged elections brought down the Syngman Rhee regime.
Key developments
- 1960.3.15Rigged March 15 Election
The Syngman Rhee regime massively rigged the election, triggering nationwide protests.
- 마산 의거Masan Protests and Kim Ju-yeol Incident
Police fired on protesters in Masan, and the discovery of Kim Ju-yeol's body with a tear gas canister sparked nationwide outrage.
- 1960.4.19April 19 Uprising
Students and citizens rose up in mass protests in Seoul and other major cities, clashing with police.
- 이승만 하야Rhee's Resignation
Facing nationwide unrest, President Rhee announced his resignation and went into exile in Hawaii.
- 의원내각제Parliamentary System and Chang Myon Cabinet
The constitution was amended to a parliamentary system, and the Second Republic under Prime Minister Chang Myon was launched.