Kwangju Uprising Flashcards
1
Q
Who lead the Kwangju uprising?
A
South korean citizens protesting against the military dictatorship.
2
Q
What is the Kwangju uprising?
A
a popular uprising brutally suppressed by the military.
3
Q
where did it happen?
A
Kwangju(duh)
4
Q
when did the kwangju uprising happen?
A
May 1980
5
Q
How did the uprising end up ?
A
The Kwangju uprising marked a turning point in south Korea’s democratization process, eventually leading to the end of military rule.
