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South Korean military leaders seem to envisage an extended period of military rule. The ruling Supreme Council for National Reconstruction Isasiceffect revising theorder toegal basis for ruling by flat. All social and political organizations are being brought underof the regime, and direct military control of the government Is being extended down through the county level. There are continuing factional differences within the council. The regime appears to have little popular support and may turn increasingly to repressive measures to Stay in power.
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Korea's revolutionary leaders are providing Increasing evidence that they envision an extended period of military rule. The regime is moving to bring all social and politicalunder its control and appears to be moving ontrolled economy. Brigadier General Kim Yun-kun, commander of tbe marine unit whichin the coupember of the ruling Supreme Council for National Construction, has stated that the Junta intends toroup of youngLeaders to whom lt will give control of the governmentafter two years."
Factional differencesthe junta Leadership are much in evidence, and Lines ofbetween moderate seniorand their more rash Juniors are becominguncertain, Tension between Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Chang To-yong and coupMaJ. Gen. Pak Chong-hui may belimax, with the ouster of one or the other from the ruling Junta reported possible before the end of tbe month. Chang is credited withoderating influence on the Insurgent leadership and is believed toelatively early return to civilian.
The clique of young colonels surrounding Pak favor prolonged military rule. The Supremehas been expanded andto provide them with greater representation. roup, the colonels arenationalistic and eager to undertake extensive reforms but they lack positive plans ortraining. Should the regime fall to win public
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provisional"to "legalise" theof power to the Supreme The "provisional" constitu-tlon--whlch may be dignifiedopular referendum--ls Intended toegal basis for the extraconstltutlonal actions of the regime while preserving the appearance of continuity ofTbe military leaders fear that unless such continuity isRbeewas recognised by the UK resolutions0 andSeoul's claim to be the only legitimate Korean government will appear no more valid than that of Pyongyang.
Generals and one admiral have been appointed governors of all provinces and mayor of Seoul. The regime la sseklngield officers to staff national and local government administrative posts down to
Xun-polr.K . UTEcefllfWambassador to the United States, retired General Cbong Il-kwon--bas been ordered toan extreme right-wing veterans' group to support the revolutionary government.
Twelve leadingof accumulatinghave been orderedpossiblyopeconomic and social
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shattered by the tall or the Rhee government last year. The police can now concentrate on their normal law-enforcement duties, since militaryorgans are Largely taking over the investigation ofpolitical activities.
Public reaction to the new regime continues to be Largely passive, with known opponents reluctant lospeak up for fear of possible repression,who toppled theppear to be
about evenly divided for and against the coup. Many have been impressed by the speed andof the military in moving to clean up governmentand other obviousof bureaucratic Sons, however, areincreasingly concerned over limitations placed on academic freedom. Should continue, student elements may be moved to take bolder action callingeturn to civilian government.
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