Park Chung-hee, a prominent figure in modern Korean history, came into this world in 1917, specifically in the city of Kumi, which is currently located in North Korea, but was then part of Japanese-occupied Korea. This significant event marked the beginning of a life that would be shaped by the tumultuous political landscape of the time.
After making his mark on the world, Park Chung-hee's life came to a close on October 26, 1979, in the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea, where he had risen to prominence and played a pivotal role in shaping the country's future.