South Korea competed at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics from August 6 to 14. A team of 10 athletes was announced in preparation for the competition.

Results

Men AthleteEventHeatsQualificationQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankLee Jae-hoon800 metres1:47.90 (SB) 23did not advanceJe In-MoMarathon2:26:39 54Cho Keun-HyungMarathon2:31:59 60Kim Yi-YongMarathonDNFShin Il-Yong20 kilometres walk1:23:10 (SB)16Kim Dong-Young50 kilometres walk4:01:25 (SB)16Kim Yoo-SukPole vaultNo MarkDid not advance

Women AthleteEventHeats QualificationQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankOh Jung-heeMarathon2:47:42 44Kim Mi-jung20 kilometres walk1:37:01 29Lee Mi-YoungShot put16.60 23did not advance

References Result by Events.

External links Official competition website