1960 in South Korea
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Events from the year 1960 in South Korea.
Incumbents[]
- President: Rhee Syng-man (until 26 April), Yun Posun (starting 12 August)
- Vice President: Chang Myon (until 23 April), Yun Posun (23 April-26 April)
- Prime Minister: Heo Jeong (15 June-18 August)
Events[]
- 26 January – According to National Police Agency of ROK official confirmed report, a human stampede by Lunar New Year rush in Seoul Station, total 31 persons were crush to death, 49 persons were hurt.[citation needed]
- 2 March – According to South Korea Fire Service official confirmed report, a fire and explosion in Kukje Rubber and Manufacturing plant in Busan, 68 persons were fatalities.[citation needed]
- 19 April - April Revolution
- 5 September – Samyang Tires, as predecessor of Kumho Tires has founded.[citation needed]
Births[]
- 3 June - Kim Hyun-jun, basketball player (died 1999)
- 9 November - Seo Hajin, writer.
- 20 December - Kim Ki-duk, film director (died 2020).
Deaths[]
- 16 October - Hyun Jae-myung.
See also[]
- List of South Korean films of 1960
- Years in Japan
- Years in North Korea
References[]
| show 1960 in Asia |
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Categories:
- 1960 in South Korea
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- Years of the 20th century in South Korea
- 1960 in Asia
- 1960s in South Korea