1988: South Korean -Abuses by president

 Former South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan apologizes to the nation for abuses during his eight years in power and says he is prepared to be punished.

To: 
South Korean nationals
From: 
Former South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan
Year of Apology: 
1988
Footnote: 
Mydans, Seth. “Korean Ex-President Offers His Apology For Abuse of Power.” New York Times. November 23, 1988.