Citing rampant corruption and the need to restore order, the military junta dissolved the National Assembly and imposed martial law.
Below is a detailed look at the key themes and historical significance of this era, based on the landmark study The Park Chung Hee Era: The Transformation of South Korea . 1. The Rise to Power: Order Over Chaos
Park Chung Hee seized power in a , ending a period of political instability and economic stagnation following the Korean War.
Park's primary vision was "rich country, strong military" (