Contemporary
1961년정치
May 16 Military Coup
Park Chung-hee and the military staged a coup, seizing power and laying the groundwork for a long-term authoritarian regime through a period of military rule.
Key developments
- 1961.5.16Military Coup
Military forces led by Park Chung-hee staged a coup, overthrowing the Chang Myon government.
- 군사혁명위Supreme Council for National Reconstruction
The military established the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction and suspended the constitution, ruling by decree.
- 1963년Transfer to Civilian Government
Military rule ended as Park Chung-hee won the presidential election and the Third Republic was inaugurated.