Is Chun Doo-hwan A-List?
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No — Chun Doo-hwan is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1979D$0.1M
Seizes Power in Coup
Chun leads a military coup, gaining control of South Korea.
1980B▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Becomes President of Korea
Chun solidifies his power, becoming president.
1987C▼$8M+$7M
End of Authoritarian Rule
Chun steps down amid pro-democracy protests.
1996F▼▼$5M-$3M
Convicted of Mutiny, Treason
Chun is convicted for his role in the 1979 coup.
1997F$7M+$2M
Pardoned by President
Chun is pardoned, but reputation remains tarnished.
2021F$10M+$3M
Chun Doo-hwan Death
Chun dies with a controversial legacy.
2026F$10M
Remembered as a Dictator
Five years after his death, Chun is still remembered as a dictator known for brutality.
Last updated: February 25, 2026