General Park Chung Hee
General Park Chung Hee was a South Korean military leader who came to power through a coup in 1961 and ruled the country for nearly two decades. Under his leadership, South Korea transformed from a war-torn nation into one of the world's most dynamic economies, often referred to as one of the 'East Asian Tigers.' Park implemented state-led industrialization policies, fostered the growth of large family-owned conglomerates known as chaebols, and justified his authoritarian regime through anti-communist sentiment. His legacy is a complex mix of economic achievement and political repression.
Born on Nov 14, 1917 (107 years old)
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Under General Park Chung Hee, who led a coup in May 1961 and ruled the country for 18 years, South Korea went on to become one of East Asia’s 'miracle' economies.
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