World Leader
The Resume
(September 30, 1917-October 26, 1979)
Born in Gumi-si, Korea (South)
Korean army general
President of South Korea (1961-79)
Assassinated by Kim Jaegyu, director of the South Korean CIA
Why he might be annoying
He was an officer in the Japanese military during World War II.
He was expelled from the Korean army for belonging to a Communist cell (1948).
He took power in a military coup.
After winning several close elections, he declared a state of emergency (1972), dissolved parliament, suspended the constitution, and ruled as a dictator.
Thousands of Koreans were imprisoned for years for criticizing him at work or in bars.
Why he might not be annoying
During the Korean War, he rejoined the army and rose to the rank of general.
He turned Korea from an undeveloped country into an industrial and economic power.
During his presidency, per capita incomes increased tenfold.
His wife was killed during an assassination attempt against him by a North Korean agent (August 15, 1974).
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2019, as of last week, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 49 Votes: 53.06% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 64 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 38 Votes: 73.68% Annoying
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