# Chun Doo-hwan South Korean general who seized power in a 1979–80 coup and ordered the Gwangju massacre; ruled until 1987, when mass protests forced democratization. Later convicted of mutiny and treason. > [!info] Stub — created 2026-06-21 as a link target for [[Dictators in World History Hub]]. Expand with biography, path to power, and right-wing reception.