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In South Korea, a history of abuses of power

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Lisa Ellis
December 6, 2024

The apparent coup attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol has shocked South Koreans and the world. But it's not the first time that a South Korean leader has imposed military rule. The last dictatorship ended in 1988, and it remains fresh in the memories of many South Koreans.

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