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. 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.
August 24 August - China formally recognizes South Korea, reshaping Northeast Asia's power balance. 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. 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. 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. Kim Young-sam is elected President of South Korea, the first non-military one in 30 years. 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 player February 7 - Cheon Eun-bi, field hockey player 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, judoka September 25 - Kim Jang-mi, sport shooter 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