1955 in South Korea

none February 2026 1955 South Korea 20th century 21st century Flag of South Korea (1949–1984).svg 80px Other events in 1955Years in South KoreaTimeline of Korean history1955 in North Korea Events from the year 1955 in South Korea. In the wake of the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement, this was a period of relative prosperity. Incumbents President: Rhee Syng-manhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Syngman-Rhee Syngman Rhee Encyclopædia Britannica 28 February 2026 Vice President: Ham Tae-young Events September 18-Democratic Party was founded. Births 1 January - Lee Sang-hyun 8 January-Jun Won-tchack, Korean lawyer and broadcaster 13 January-Huh Jung-moo South Korean football player and manager 16 February - Jeong Sun-ok 1 July - Yang Gui-ja, Korean novelist 11 July - Sim Soo-bong, Korean singer 28 September - Lee Soon-ok Death 18 February - Kim Seong-su, Korean educator, independence activist, journalist 16 August - Yi Kang, former royal See also List of South Korean films of 1955 Years in Japan Years in North Korea References 1955 in South Korea Category:Years of the 20th century in South Korea Category:1950s in South Korea South Korea