Chun Doo-hwan
Chun Doo-hwan was the President of South Korea from 1980 to 1988, known for his authoritarian rule following a military coup. He faced numerous legal challenges after his presidency, including convictions for corruption and human rights abuses, and was sentenced to life imprisonment, later pardoned in 1997.
Born on Jan 06, 1931 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 37,915 | $2,700,000 | 1,508$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,475 | $40,000 | 19$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,774 | $106,000 | 55$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 1.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,189 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,773 | $250,000 | 101$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 2.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,272 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 7 | 158,154,006 | 82,398 | $3,103,200 | 1,690$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Yoon could become the third former South Korean leader convicted for insurrection, after Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo.
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Cabo Verde:
Yoon's potential conviction could make him the third former president of South Korea to be convicted of 'insurrection', following Chun Doo-hwan.
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Ireland:
Chun Doo-hwan took power after declaring martial law in 1979 and suppressed rebellion.
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Bolivia:
Yoon faced criticism for his comments defending former authoritarian leader Chun Doo-hwan.
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Kenya:
Chun Doo-hwan was known as the 'Butcher of Gwangju' for his role in suppressing uprisings during his rule.
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United Kingdom:
Chun Doo-hwan gained power in 1980 after yet another coup.
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United Kingdom:
Yoon had to walk back a comment that authoritarian president Chun Doo-hwan had been 'good at politics'.
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Georgia:
Chun Doo-hwan was a president of South Korea from 1980 to 1988 and was convicted of corruption and military coup charges.
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