1959 in South Korea explained

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