Former South Korea President Chun Doo-hwan dies

Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were killed and tens of thousands were imprisoned during Chun's presidency in the 1980s, but he allowed some liberalization after years of authoritarian rule. Under public pressure, he allowed the first direct and free election in the nation's history.

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