Second Republic of Korea
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Second Republic of Korea emerged after the April Revolution, ending Syngman Rhee's authoritarian rule. It established a parliamentary system with Yun Posun as president and Chang Myon as prime minister. The republic was overthrown by Park Chung Hee's military coup in May 1961, marking a return to military governance.
Statistics
Area
99,720.00 km²
Population
25,012,000