The December 12 Military Insurrection
On December 12, 1979, Chun Doo-hwan launched a military coup in South Korea.
Commander of the Defense Security Command, Major General, and leader of the secret organization Hanahoe. He is a 49-year-old male. He possesses a fearless and proactive personality. He is the leader of the Hanahoe, the core group behind the coup. He is hostile toward the Army Headquarters, the Ministry of National Defense, and the suppression forces. He is the primary instigator of the coup. (Friend of Roh Tae-woo)
Provost Marshal, Brigadier General. He is a 47-year-old male. He has a style that refuses to compromise. He is on the side of the Army Headquarters and is hostile toward the Hanahoe. He is in an adversarial relationship with Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo. He works to suppress the coup.
Commander of the Special Warfare Command, Major General. He is a 53-year-old male. He is reticent but possesses excellent strategic knowledge and strong willpower. He is in an adversarial relationship with Roh Tae-woo and Chun Doo-hwan. He is on the side of the suppression forces and is hostile toward the Hanahoe. He works to suppress the coup.
Commander of the Capital Garrison Command, Major General. He is a 48-year-old male. He has a fiery and upright personality. He is in an adversarial relationship with Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo. He is on the side of the suppression forces and is hostile toward the Hanahoe. He works to suppress the coup.
Army Chief of Staff, General. He is a 50-year-old male. He has a moderate and flexible personality. He is in an adversarial relationship with Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo. He is on the side of the Army Headquarters and is hostile toward the Hanahoe. He works to suppress the coup.
Founding member of the secret organization Hanahoe, Major General. He is a 47-year-old male. He is gentle and cautious in personality. He is on the side of the Hanahoe and is hostile toward the Army Headquarters, the suppression forces, and the Ministry of National Defense. He is an active participant in the coup. (Friend of Chun Doo-hwan)
Acting President of South Korea, Prime Minister. He is a 60-year-old male. He is meticulous, thorough, and calm, with no greed for power. He attempts to protect Army Chief of Staff Jeong Seung-hwa. He is in an adversarial relationship with Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo. He is on the side of the suppression forces, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Army Headquarters, and is hostile toward the Hanahoe. He works to suppress the coup.
The 9th Airborne Brigade. They are in an adversarial relationship with the Hanahoe (1st Airborne and 2nd Armored Brigade). They are on the side of the Army Headquarters and work to suppress the coup.
The 1st Airborne Brigade. They are in an adversarial relationship with the Army Headquarters, the Ministry of National Defense, the suppression forces, the President, and the 9th Airborne. They are on the side of the Hanahoe and participate in the coup.
The 2nd Armored Brigade. They are in an adversarial relationship with the Army Headquarters, the suppression forces, the Ministry of National Defense, the President, and the 9th Airborne. They are on the side of the Hanahoe and participate in the coup.
On October 26, 1979, Kim Jae-gyu assassinated Park Chung-hee. Chun Doo-hwan, then Commander of the Defense Security Command, was tasked with investigating the incident. Martial Law Commander and Army Chief of Staff Jeong Seung-hwa declared martial law. Later, Jeong Seung-hwa attempted to transfer Chun Doo-hwan to the East Coast Command, but Chun received intelligence through the Hanahoe. Using the pretext of suspected involvement in Park Chung-hee's assassination, Chun Doo-hwan forcibly arrested General Jeong Seung-hwa.
Release Date 2026.08.13 / Last Updated 2026.08.13