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The military was the last resort to contain social and political chaos. It would have been very dangerous if the military had faltered . . . . The troops were mobilized to save the nation. We did not intend to take power. It is not proper at all to link the incident with a coup.

— Roh Tae-woo

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I place the organization ahead of individuals. I think two ordinary men are better than one genius. I always choose teamwork rather than individual efforts.

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