What 3 Asian countries fought for democracy?

1. South Korea

South Korea's struggle for democracy was a long and difficult one, but it was ultimately successful. In the early 1960s, the country was ruled by a military dictatorship. The people of South Korea demanded democratic reforms, and eventually the government agreed to hold free elections. In 1987, South Korea held its first democratic elections.

2. Taiwan

Taiwan's struggle for democracy was also long and difficult. In the early 1940s, Taiwan was under Japanese rule. After World War II, Taiwan was ruled by the Kuomintang (KMT), a Chinese Nationalist party. The KMT ruled Taiwan with an iron fist, and the people of Taiwan were denied basic human rights. In the late 1970s, the people of Taiwan began to demand democratic reforms. In 1987, the KMT agreed to lift martial law and allow free elections. In 1996, Taiwan held its first democratic elections.

3. Indonesia

Indonesia's struggle for democracy was relatively short, but it was also very bloody. In the early 1960s, Indonesia was ruled by President Sukarno. Sukarno was a nationalist and a socialist, and he ruled Indonesia with a strong hand. In 1965, a group of military officers launched a coup and overthrew Sukarno. The military junta that took over Indonesia was led by General Suharto. Suharto ruled Indonesia for over 30 years, and he suppressed all dissent. In 1998, the Indonesian people rose up in protest against Suharto's rule. Suharto was forced to resign, and Indonesia held its first democratic elections in 1999.