The World - News from Aug. 2, 1985
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South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan named hard-liners to two important posts in his government party, apparently in preparation for an anticipated clash in the National Assembly this fall with opposition parties seeking greater democracy. Chung Soon Duk, 49, a former brigadier general, was named secretary general of the governing Democratic Justice Party, and Lee Sei Kee, 48, a former professor, as majority floor leader. Meanwhile, the opposition New Korea Democratic Party reelected Lee Min Woo as party president.
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