April Revolution and the Second Republic (1960–1961)

1. March 15 election sparks fraud allegations

   Mar 15, 1960Labels: Syngman Rhee, March 15

   • Britannica
   • Country Studies

2. Masan protests erupt after the election

   Mar 15, 1960Labels: Masan, Local Protests

   • April Revolution
   • Country Studies

3. Kim Ju-yul’s body found in Masan Harbor

   Apr 11, 1960Labels: Kim Ju-yul, Masan Harbor

   • April Revolution
   • Masan

4. Seoul National University students march

   Apr 18, 1960Labels: Seoul National, Student Movement

   • libcom
   • April Revolution

5. April 19 mass protests met with lethal force

   Apr 19, 1960Labels: April 19, Seoul

   • April 1960
   • Country Studies

6. Syngman Rhee resigns under pressure

   Apr 26, 1960Labels: Syngman Rhee, April Revolution

   • Country Studies
   • Britannica

7. Parliamentary system introduced by constitutional amendment

   Jun 15, 1960Labels: Constitutional Amendment, Parliamentary System

   • NEC Museum
   • Second Republic

8. Elections held for a new bicameral National Assembly

   Jul 29, 1960Labels: National Assembly, Bicameral Elections

   • NEC Museum
   • Second Republic

9. Yun Bo-seon elected ceremonial president

   Aug 12, 1960Labels: Yun Bo-seon, Ceremonial President

   • Election 1960
   • Yun Po sun

10. Chang Myon forms government as prime minister

    Aug 19, 1960Labels: Chang Myon, Prime Minister

    • Chang Myon
    • Britannica

11. Second Republic struggles amid instability and factionalism

    Jan 1, 1961Labels: Second Republic, Political Instability

    • Britannica
    • Second Republic

12. May 16 coup ends the Second Republic

    May 16, 1961Labels: May 16, Park Chung-hee

    • Britannica
    • May 16 coup