Events from the year 1959 in South Korea.
Incumbents President: Rhee Syng-man Vice President: Chang Myon
Events July 17 – Busan Municipal Stadium stampede, 67 persons died after heavy rain triggered a rush towards the upper areas of the stadium, according to National Police Agency of South Korea. December 1 – Hana Bank, present day of Hana Financial Group was founded.
Births
March 26 - Shin Jae-heum.
Deaths
Woo Jang-choon.
See also List of South Korean films of 1959 Years in Japan Years in North Korea
References