When was Chun Doo-hwan born?

Chun Doo-hwan was born on 18 January 1931 in Hapcheon County.

What positions has Chun Doo-hwan held?

Positions held by Chun Doo-hwan include: President of South Korea (1981–1988); President of South Korea (1980–1981).

Where did Chun Doo-hwan study?

Chun Doo-hwan was educated at Korea Military Academy.

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Chun Doo-hwan

11th and 12th President of the Republic of Korea (1931~2021)

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Chun Doo-hwan was a South Korean army general and politician who served as the fifth president of South Korea from 1980 to 1988. A member of the military, he ruled the country as a military dictator following a successful coup in December 1979. The period encompassing his presidency is known as the Fifth Republic of Korea.

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Born: 18 January 1931 wd
Place of birth: Hapcheon County wd
Died: 23 November 2021 wd
Place of death: Yeonhui-dong wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Democratic Justice Party wd
Education: Korea Military Academy wd
Spouse: Lee Soon-ja wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (25 February 1981 – 24 February 1988)
President of South Korea (27 August 1980 – 25 February 1981)

Awards wd

Grand Order of Mugunghwa
Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
Order of the Crown of the Realm
Order of Merit for National Foundation
National Order of the Leopard
Family Order of Laila Utama
Nishan-e-Pakistan
Order of al-Hussein bin Ali
Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
Order of the Sun of Peru
Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
Order of Sikatuna
Star of the Republic of Indonesia

Questions

When was Chun Doo-hwan born?: Chun Doo-hwan was born on 18 January 1931 in Hapcheon County.
What positions has Chun Doo-hwan held?: Positions held by Chun Doo-hwan include: President of South Korea (1981–1988); President of South Korea (1980–1981).
Where did Chun Doo-hwan study?: Chun Doo-hwan was educated at Korea Military Academy.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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