Events from the year 1947 in South Korea.
Incumbents Military governor: Archer L. Lerch (until October 1947) William F. Dean (from October 1947)
Events January 1 – The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. January 5 - Lakhui Chemical (락희화학), as predecessor of LG Chem was founded. April - Suh Yun-Bok (서윤복) Completes the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:25:39 becoming the first Asian person to win the event May 21 – The Second US-Soviet Joint Commission is held. May 25 – Hyundai Togun, the initial name of the Hyundai Group, is founded by Chung Ju-young. August 28 – The United States request the Korean issue to be handled by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of China in a four-country conference. September 17 – The United States submits the Korean problem to the United Nations (UN). November – The United Nations General Assembly recognizes Korea's claim to independence and makes preparations for the establishment of a government and the withdrawal of occupation forces.
See also List of Korean films of 1919–1948
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