1960 in South Korea explained

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.
• 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.
• 19 April - April Revolution
• 5 September  - Samyang Tires, as predecessor of Kumho Tires has founded.

Full date unknown

• Kim Yong-kap is the South Korean Deputy Minister of Finance.^[1]

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

Notes and References

1. News: Charge Against Rhee Clarified. June 1, 1960. The New York Times. 15 February 2013.