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Summary:In South Korea, civilians grabbed weapons, seized army vehicles and took control of the city of Kwangju for five days in May, protesting against martial law and the alleged brutality of special forces in dealing with student rioters. General Chun Doo Hwan, the military leader who became President three months later, sent in regular troops to suppress the rising.
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Location:KOREA-SOUTH
Reuters ID:LDL00114WY6NR
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