1992 in South Korea

none 1992 South Korea 20th century 21st century Flag of South Korea (1984–1997).svg 80px Other events in 1992Years in South KoreaTimeline of Korean history1992 in North Korea Events from the year 1992 in South Korea. Incumbents President: Roh Tae-woo Prime Minister: Chung Won-shik until October 8, then Hyun Soong-jong Events January 5 January - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Seoul for a ceremony honouring Korean War dead.South-Korea: US President George Bush arrives in South Korea / takes part in ceremony commemorating Korean War dead https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/1028507 2025-03-15 Reuters Archive Licensing en 2025-12-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20251222232730/https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/1028507 live 19 January - The news embargo is lifted on George Bush's visit. April 15 April - China gifts 400 tons of pork to North Korea for Kim Il Sung’s 80th birthday but informs him of plans to recognize Seoul.China to Recognize South Korea https://www.csmonitor.com/1992/0824/24081.html 2025-03-15 Christian Science Monitor 0882-7729 August 24 August - China formally recognizes South Korea, reshaping Northeast Asia's power balance.South Korea Joins The Big Players https://www.csmonitor.com/1992/0828/28192.html 2025-03-15 Christian Science Monitor 0882-7729 28 August - Increased travel between China and South Korea begins as business and family visits surge. July 23 July - North Korea snubs China by not sending a congratulatory message on the Communist Party's anniversary. October 8 October - Hyun Soong-jong becomes prime minister of South Korea, replacing Chung Won-shik November 2 November - Prince Charles and Princess Diana arrive in South Korea for a four-day visit, lay a wreath at the Korean War cemetery, and attend the opening of the new British Embassy.British royal couple arrive in South Korea - UPI Archives https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/11/02/British-royal-couple-arrive-in-South-Korea/7453720680400/ 2025-03-15 UPI en 3 November - Prince Charles and Princess Diana visit the Korean first family, lay a wreath at Gloucester Valley for fallen British soldiers, and attend a dinner hosted by President Roh Tae Woo. 4 November - Prince Charles opens the "Britain for Korea" fair, joins business seminars, and attends a textile expo. Diana visits the Salvation Army and a British school. December 1 December - Amnesty International sends an open letter to all South Korean presidential candidates urging human rights reforms.1992-12-01 South Korea: Open letter to all presidential candidates https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa25/033/1992/en/ 2025-03-15 Amnesty International en 2025-02-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20250207043036/https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa25/033/1992/en/ live 3 December - Amnesty International releases its presidential candidates-intended letter to the press, highlighting ten urgent human rights concerns. 18 December - South Korea holds its presidential election.Reuters Archive Licensing https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/1022220 2025-03-15 Reuters Archive Licensing en 2025-12-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20251222232049/https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/1022220 live Kim Young-sam is elected President of South Korea, the first non-military one in 30 years.1993-01-01 South Korea: Nine prisoners executed https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/ASA25/002/1993/en/ 2025-03-15 Amnesty International en 2025-02-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20250219092725/https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa25/002/1993/en/ live 29 December - Nine convicted murderers are executed at Seoul and Taegu prisons. 31 December - Ministry of Justice announces large-scale amnesty for political prisoners and criminals. Births January 11 - Hoony, rapper and dancer February 6 - Jung Yu-ra, handball playerYura JUNG - Olympic Handball Republic of Korea https://www.olympic.org/yura-jung International Olympic Committee 29 April 2019 en 26 June 2016 30 August 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200830213105/https://www.olympic.org/yura-jung live February 7 - Cheon Eun-bi, field hockey playerEunbi CHEON - Olympic Hockey Republic of Korea https://www.olympic.org/eunbi-cheon International Olympic Committee 28 April 2019 en 26 June 2016 22 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181222035640/https://www.olympic.org/eunbi-cheon live February 12 - Soyou, singer February 14 - Lee Joo-young, actress March 7 - Hyunsik, singer-songwriter March 13 - L, singer and actor March 20 - Sandeul, singer-songwriter April 6 - Ken, singer and actor April 9 - U-Kwon, singer May 1 - Hani, singer and actress May 6 - Baekhyun, singer and actor June 6 - Hyuna, singer-songwriter, rapper, and model June 18 - Shownu, singer, dancer, and actor July 12 - Woo Do-hwan, actor July 12 - Kim Tae-hwan, actor and model August 7 - Jang Ki-yong, actor and model September 4 - Park Eun-bin, actress September 14 - Zico, rapper, record producer, and singer-songwriter September 21 - Bak Ji-yun, judokaJiyun BAK - Olympic Republic of Korea https://www.olympic.org/jiyun-bak International Olympic Committee 2 May 2019 en 11 April 2017 2 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190502101359/https://www.olympic.org/jiyun-bak live September 25 - Kim Jang-mi, sport shooterJangmi KIM - Olympic Shooting Republic of Korea https://www.olympic.org/jangmi-kim International Olympic Committee 3 May 2019 en 27 July 2017 3 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190503112003/https://www.olympic.org/jangmi-kim live October 19 - Kim Ji-won, actress November 6 - Yoo Su-bin, actor November 27 - Chanyeol, rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor December 4 - Jin, singer December 22 - Moonbyul, rapper and singer December 23 - Yang Se-jong, actor and model December 30 - Yuna, singer-songwriter and actress See also List of South Korean films of 1992 References 1992 in South Korea Category:Years of the 20th century in South Korea South Korea Category:1990s in South Korea