Park Chung facts
While investigating facts about Park Chung, I found out little known, but curios details like:
The N.Korean Marcus Luttrell - Kim Shin Jo, was 1 of 31 commandoes sent to assassinate SK President Park Chung-Hee. They encountered civilians and spared their lives, who then informed the authorities. Kim was 1 of only 2 to survive, and is now a Presbyterian Minister in S.Korea.
During the Vietnam war, Korea requested American help to bring kimchi to its soldiers;South Korean president Park Chung-hee told U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that kimchi was "vitally important to the morale of Korean troops"
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 4 of the best facts about Park Chung I managed to collect.
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South Korean president Park Chung Hee's wife was assassinated in 1974 when a bullet, intended for her husband, struck her in the head during a presidential speech. As his wife was carried from the stage, he resumed and completed his speech
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On January 21st, 1968, 40 N Korean commandos attempted to assassinate then S Korean president, Park Chung-hee. The commandos dressed as guards to the royal palace, The Blue House, but were scattered after a gunfight erupted between the commandos and presidential guards.
