June Democratic Struggle
PoliticsRevolutionNationwide protests force South Korea's government to accept direct presidential elections, ushering in democracy.
- Date
- June 1987 · View on map
- Countries
- South Korea
- Regions
- East Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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