Yun Bo-seon

ModernPoliticianKorea1897 — 1990

Second South Korean president replaced by Park Chung-hee.

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Quick Facts

Born

1897

Died

1990

Country

Korea

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)69

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)77

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score60.4

Yun Bo-seon — Complete Timeline

1949 AD

Service as Mayor of SeoulPolitical Action

Yun Bo-seon served as Mayor of Seoul from 1949 to 1950, overseeing post-war reconstruction and urban development. He later served as Minister of Commerce and Industry.

GovernmentUrban DevelopmentAdministration

constructive

1960 AD

Election as Second President of South KoreaPolitical Action◆ Major

Yun Bo-seon was elected president of South Korea in August 1960 after the April Revolution. He led the Second Republic, a parliamentary system, but his presidency was short-lived due to political instability and the 1961 military coup.

ElectionSecond RepublicDemocracy

Impact: national

Role in the April RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Yun Bo-seon was a key opposition figure during the April Revolution that ousted Syngman Rhee. He provided political leadership to the protest movement and later became president as a result of the uprising.

April RevolutionOppositionDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1961 AD

Overthrow by Park Chung-hee's Military CoupPolitical Action

Yun Bo-seon was overthrown by a military coup led by Park Chung-hee on May 16, 1961. He resigned from the presidency, ending the Second Republic and ushering in military rule.

CoupMilitary RuleEnd of Democracy

Impact: nationaltragic