Contemporary
1948년사건
Yeosu–Suncheon Uprising
Soldiers who refused deployment to suppress the Jeju 4·3 uprising revolted around Yeosu and Suncheon; many civilians died during the crackdown, which later led to the enactment of the National Security Act.
Key developments
- 진압 거부와 봉기Refusal and revolt
Soldiers who defied orders to suppress the Jeju 4·3 uprising staged an armed revolt.
- 진압과 민간인 희생Crackdown and civilian deaths
Many civilians lost their lives during the government forces' crackdown.
- 국가보안법 제정National Security Act
The incident prompted the enactment of the National Security Act.
Related places
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