1959 in South Korea
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Events from the year 1959 in South Korea.
- 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.[1]
- December 1 – Hana Bank, present day of Hana Financial Group was founded.[citation needed]
Births
- March 26 - Shin Jae-heum.
