Legacy
A large number of South Koreans, especially those from Park's native Yeongnam region, consider Park to be one of the greatest leaders in Korean history and continue to hold Park in high regard in great part due to the industrial and economic growth experienced by South Korea under his regime. He is often credited as one of the main influences responsible for bringing economic prosperity to South Korea. Park has been recognized and respected by many Koreans as his country's most efficient leader who is credited for making South Korea what it is today in economic terms.
There were also many economic feats established during Park's regime, including the Gyeongbu Expressway, POSCO the famous Five-Year Plans of South Korea and the New Community Movement. His daughter Park Geun-hye was elected the chairman of the conservative Grand National Party in 2004. She later resigned her post in order to prepare a presidential bid for an upcoming election. However, she lost her bid to her intra-party rival, Lee Myung Bak.
However, Park is also regarded as a highly repressive ruler who restricted personal freedoms and was isolated from his people.
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