He fell from power in that so-called April Revolution and fled to Hawaii after Yun Bo-Seon succeeded him.
He accused one of his political opponents of corruption in the "New Delhi Scandal" because he went to India with the intent of neutralizing his home country. Early in his reign this leader was forced to pass the National Security Law to punish the 14th Regiment for firing on civilians and local police in his home country. His speechwriter Harold Noble continuously advised this man into not accepting the advice of the U.N. and to instead listen to General Dean, who strengthened the ROK's army. This leader of the First Republic's reign ended when his Prime Minister's entire family committed suicide, which occurred shortly after a tear gassed body was discovered in Masan harbor and students marched to this ruler's Blue House, where guards fired on them. He fell from power in that so-called April Revolution and fled to Hawaii after Yun Bo-Seon succeeded him. For 10 points, name this authoritarian despot that was the first president of South Korea.
He accused one of his political opponents of corruption in the "New Delhi Scandal" because he went to India with the intent of neutralizing his home country.
Syngman Rhee or Yi Seungman