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, 40 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.
Full date unknown Kim Yong-kap is the South Korean Deputy Minister of Finance.
Births 3 June - Kim Hyun-jun, basketball player (died 1999) 25 October – Hong Sang-soo, film director. 9 November - Seo Hajin, writer. 18 December - Yoon Suk Yeol, lawyer and politician, president of South Korea. 20 December - Kim Ki-duk, film director (died 2020).
Deaths 16 October - Hyun Jae-myung.
See also List of South Korean films of 1960 Years in Japan Years in North Korea
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