original: In May, Chun declared martial law and did away with all trappings of civilian government, becoming the de facto ruler of the country.
simplifications: Chun declared martial law in May and got rid of all signs of civilian government. Chun became the countrys ruler. In May, Chun activated martial law and got rid of the government, becoming country's ruler. In May, Chun imposed martial law and ended civilian government. Becoming the ruler of the country. Chun declared martial law. He did away with all trappings of civilian government. He became the de facto ruler. In May, Chun declared martial law and got rid of outward signs of civilian government. Chun thus became the de facto ruler of the country. In May, Chun declared martial law. He got rid of civilian government, and became the ruler of the country. Chun put the country under military rule in May. This automatically made him the ruler of the country. In May, Chun declared martial law. At this time he did away with civilian government. He became the supreme ruler of the country. Chun declared martial law in May. He stopped all signs of civilian government. Chun became the de facto ruler of the country. In May, Chun declared martial law and removed all trappings of civil government, becoming the de facto ruler of the country.