Development of regionalism and political background
Antagonism between Kyongsang province and Cholla province had already been formed under the Kyongsang based former presidents Park Chung-Hee, Chun Doo-Hwan and Roh Tae-Woo. While Kyongsang province developed including the establishment of industry facilities, Cholla province remained underdeveloped compared to Kyongasang province. Regionalism