1960 in South Korea

none 1960 South Korea 20th century 21st century Flag of South Korea (1949–1984).svg 80px Other events in 1960Years in South KoreaTimeline of Korean history1960 in North Korea 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, 40 persons were hurt.S. Korea in weeklong mourning after the horrific Halloween stampede death of 154 - 매일경제 영문뉴스 펄스(Pulse) https://pulse.mk.co.kr/news/english/10508765 2025-06-18 Pulse ko 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.May 2020 19 April - April Revolution 5 September – Samyang Tires, as predecessor of Kumho Tires has founded.May 2020 Full date unknown Kim Yong-kap is the South Korean Deputy Minister of Finance.https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1960/06/01/99742504.pdf Charge Against Rhee Clarified June 1, 1960 The New York Times 15 February 2013 Births 3 June - Kim Hyun-jun, basketball player (died 1999) 25 October – Hong Sang-soo, film director. 9 November - Seo Hajin, writer. 18 December - Yoon Suk Yeol, lawyer and politician, president of South Korea. 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 1960 in South Korea Category:Years of the 20th century in South Korea South Korea Category:1960s in South Korea