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Park Chung-hee (November 14, 1917 October 26, 1979) was a former ROK Army general and the leader of the Republic of Korea from 1961 to 1979. He has been credited with the industrialization of the Republic of Korea through export-led growth, but is also heavily criticized for his authoritarian way of ruling the country (especially after 1971), sending troops to support the United States in the Vietnam War, and alleged pro-Japanese activities as a Chinilpa. He was named one of the top 100 Asians of the Century by Time Magazine (1999).

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[letsgo1lasers]

Knowing the difference between a hambuggah and a hamburgler, may take some time to understand at a local Mickey D's. Have you ever tried to buy a McDonalds?

[britney4korea]

koreans really need to learn how to use a garbage can. there is extreme littering in korea. also the way people drive in korea is very uncivilized. koreans still don't know what a democracy is. please koreans learn how to use a garbage can.

[TitusAurelius83]

Well, this video omits his past on the japanese army of manchuria and the fact he wrote a letter WITH HIS OWN BLOOD to the japanese emperor as an oath of loyalty