South Korea competed at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics from August 2 to 10. A team of 9 athletes was announced in preparation for the competition.
Results Men AthleteEventHeatsQualificationQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankLee Heyeong-Gum100 metres10.7381Did not advanceShon Ju-Il400 metres47.4728 Q47.3631Did not advanceBaek Seung-DoMarathon2:22:4026Chang Ki-ShikMarathonDid not finishLee Jin-TaekHigh jump2.28T1 Q2.29 8Sung Hee-JunLong jump7.6328Did not advanceChu Ki-YoungJavelin throw70.8431Did not advance
Women Field events AthleteEventHeats QualificationQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankTimeWidthHeightRankLee Myung-SunShot put16.3923Did not advanceLee Young-SunJavelin throw55.9822Did not advance
References 1997 championship Results.