North Korean commandos target South Korean president 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1968)


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(Sunday, January 21, 1968, shortly after 10:00 p.m. KST; during the Cold War) — A 31-member North Korean assault team tried but failed to assassinate South Korean President Park Chung-hee tonight at his official residence, the Blue House, in Seoul.

All but two of the commandos were killed. 26 South Koreans and four American also died in the attempt.