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Maj. Geo. Pak Chong-hui, architect of theay South Korean military coup, now has established himself openly as the strong san of South Korea. uly he ousted Lt. Gen. Changotential source of opposition, and three other officers of doubtful loyalty to himself from the ruling Supreme Council of Rational Reconstruction. There are Indications that Pak may next attempt to reduce the influence of younger officers who supported his rise to power but who he may foel are trying to Impose their own views rather than follow his direction. ove by Pak could precipitate
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ouster of Lt. Gen. Chang To-yong from the South Korean military Juntaulyajor move by Maj. Gen. Pak Chong-hui to establish his undisputed control of themilitary regime, Chang,hough largely a figurehead,a potential rallying point for opposition to Pak.
In an obvious attempt to discredit the former civilian government, the regime hasaccused former PrimeChang Myon, who is South Korea's leading Roman Catholic layman, and f hisassociates of beingcollaborators. Ahas been established for similar action againstand students.
removal wrsfollowed by the arrest of "hres other members of theSupremo Council foreconstruction (SCNR) whose iov?lty to Pak was doubtfulthe removal from active duty ofeneral officers of the ariny. navy, air force, and marine corps.
There are indications that Pak may next attempt to reduce the Influence of the clique of younger field-grade officers in the SCNR who were prominent with him in the planning and execution of theay coup.
fficers removed were largely rcar-cuhclon dead-wood or had undesirableaffiliations. Some had oeen involved in pastotv and the regime announced that all had "voluntarily"lo make way for theof Junior officers.
Pak 'i- brother-in-law, national security boss Lt. Col. Kim Chonc-pH, eader of the impatient reform-minded younger element. As tho head of the recently formed central intelligence agency, Kim has been moving to consolidate in police-state fashion all security affairs under his and presumably Pak's control. However, his loyalty to Pak iHuVlwwmMMIEUmSE Inasmuch as somest support has come from the younger officer group, an attempt to reduce their power coulditter and possibly violent power struggle within the Junta. BBBBBl
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