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In which decade did Park Chung Hee's popularity begin to plateau?

  • 1950s

  • 1960s

  • 1970s

  • 1980s

Answer

Park Chung Hee's popularity began to plateau in the 1970s, with closer than expected victories in the 1971 presidential election and subsequent legislative elections. This led to the introduction of the Yushin Constitution and the establishment of the Fourth Republic.
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