The course will focus on individual cases (Kim Dae Jung, Kim Young Sam, Kim Chi Ha, and many others) of those who became symbols of the Park, Chun Doo Hwan, and Noh Taewoo s governments dictatorial rule and violations of human rights. In addition to the lecturer s personal experiences, the lectures will be based on international human rights organizations reports, reminiscences of the individuals being described, US Department of State annual human rights reports, etc.