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I've read that South Korea prior to democratization had strict exit visa requirements for traveling abroad to study or for pleasure. How common was this among right-wing authoritarian governments in the Cold War era, and if it was distinct to SK what were the causes?

by /u/fiahhu in /r/AskHistorians

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