The World - News from May 9, 1989
South Korean authorities seized a dissident leader and ordered the arrests of 90 other activists in a crackdown on violent protests by leftist radicals. Police announced the arrest of Lee Chang Bok, a leader of the nation’s main dissident alliance, the United National Democratic Movement. Officials said that Lee, 51, had supported Communist North Korea and organized strikes and violent demonstrations. Later, police authorized the nationwide roundup of 90 students, workers and others involved in anti-government strikes and protests. The government increased pressure on the opposition after six riot police officers were burned to death in a clash with students in Pusan last week.
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