1970 in South Korea explained

Events from the year 1970 in South Korea.

Incumbents

• President

• Prime Minister

Chung Il-kwon (until 20 December), Paik Too-chin (starting 20 December)

Events

• October 14  - 1970 Onyang-dong level crossing accident, according to MLIT of ROK official announced, 42 persons fatalities in Chungcheongnam-do.
• December 14  - Sinking of Namyoung-Ho, according to Coast Guard of ROK, official announced, 326 persons were fatalities, only seven persons were rescued.

Births

• April 18 - Kim Kyung-Wook, archer^[1]
• July 16 - Wang Hee-kyung, archer^[2]
• September 13 - Kim Sun-il, interpreter and Christian missionary (d. 2004)

Deaths

• November 13 - Jeon Tae-il, workers' rights activist (b. 1948)

See also

• List of South Korean films of 1970
• Years in Japan
• Years in North Korea

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kyung-Wook KIM - Olympic Archery Republic of Korea . International Olympic Committee . 23 April 2019 . en . 20 June 2016.
2. Web site: Hee-Kyung WANG - Olympic Archery Republic of Korea . International Olympic Committee . 23 April 2019 . en . 14 June 2016.