Arnulfo Arias vs Pak Ui-chun

Arnulfo Arias was elected President of Panama in 1940 on a nationalist platform. He enacted a new constitution that expanded executive power and restricted foreign influence, particularly from the United States. He was overthrown by the National Police in 1941 after only 13 months in office.

Arias returned to power in 1949 after a disputed election. He attempted to implement economic reforms and suppress political opposition. He was again overthrown by the National Guard in 1951, after trying to dissolve the National Assembly.

Arias won the 1968 presidential election and took office for a third time. He served only 11 days before being overthrown by a military coup led by Omar Torrijos and Boris Martinez. This ended his political career and ushered in a period of military rule in Panama.

Pak Ui-chun was appointed Foreign Minister of North Korea in 2010, replacing Pak Nam-gi. He served until 2016, managing North Korea's diplomatic relations during a period of nuclear tests and international sanctions.

Pak Ui-chun led the North Korean delegation to the ASEAN Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, in July 2011. He engaged in rare diplomatic talks with U.S. and South Korean officials, discussing denuclearization and regional security.

Pak Ui-chun was replaced as Foreign Minister in 2016 by Ri Yong-ho, likely due to a routine reshuffle or policy differences. He subsequently faded from public view, with no further major political roles reported.