1960 in South Korea

1960
in
South Korea

Centuries:
  • 20th
  • 21st
Decades:
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
See also:Other events of 1960
Years in South Korea
Timeline of Korean history
1960 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, 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.

Births

Deaths

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