Events from the year 1970 in South Korea.
Incumbents President: Park Chung-hee Prime Minister: Chung Il-kwon (until 20 December), Paik Too-chin (starting 20 December)
Events October 14 – 1970 Onyang-dong level crossing accident, according to MLIT of ROK official announced, 42 persons fatalities in Chungcheongnam-do. December 14 – Sinking of Namyoung-Ho, according to Coast Guard of ROK, official announced, 326 persons were fatalities, only seven persons were rescued.
Births April 18 - Kim Kyung-Wook, archer July 16 - Wang Hee-kyung, archer September 13 - Kim Sun-il, interpreter and Christian missionary (d. 2004)
Deaths
November 13 - Jeon Tae-il, workers' rights activist (b. 1948)
See also List of South Korean films of 1970 Years in Japan Years in North Korea
References