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...held several posts in Chun's Cabinet. From 1984 to 1986 he was chairman of the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee. But until recently, his nomination for the presidency was by no means assured. Within Chun's inner circle, Roh vied for power with Prime Minister Lho Shin Yong and Chang Se Dong, head of the Agency for National Security Planning, successor to the KCIA. Of the three, Chang, also a former general, seemed to wield the most power. But two weeks ago, both Chang and Lho were knocked out of the race when Chun dismissed them from office as part...
Gloria L.P. Chang...
Marilee L. Chang...
...Natasha Chang...
...family. But the shuffle has implications beyond the cover-up. The President's Democratic Justice Party meets next week to pick a candidate to succeed him when he steps down in February. D.J.P. Chairman Roh Tae Woo appears to have Chun's blessing. Insiders say the sacking of Chang and Lho should strengthen Roh's position...