1983 in South Korea
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Events from the year 1983 in South Korea.
- President: Chun Doo-hwan
- Prime Minister: Kim Sang-hyup (until 14 October), Chin Iee-chong (starting 14 October)
Events
- 1 September – Korean Air Flight 007 was shot down by a Soviet SU-15 Interceptor.
- 9 October – Rangoon bombing: North Korean agents planted a bomb in an attempt to assassinate President Chun. However, the bomb exploded prematurely, killing several high-ranking South Korean officials and four Burmese nationals. President Chun narrowly escaped the attack.
