1992 in South Korea
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Events from the year 1992 in South Korea.
- President: Roh Tae-woo
- Prime Minister: Chung Won-shik until October 8, then Hyun Soong-jong
Events
January
- 5 January - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Seoul for a ceremony honouring Korean War dead.[1]
- 19 January - The news embargo is lifted on George Bush's visit.[1]
April
- 15 April - China gifts 400 tons of pork to North Korea for Kim Il Sung’s 80th birthday but informs him of plans to recognize Seoul.[2]
August
- 24 August - China formally recognizes South Korea, reshaping Northeast Asia's power balance.[2][3]
- 28 August - Increased travel between China and South Korea begins as business and family visits surge.[3]
July
- 23 July - North Korea snubs China by not sending a congratulatory message on the Communist Party's anniversary.[2]
October
- 8 October - Hyun Soong-jong becomes prime minister of South Korea, replacing Chung Won-shik
November
- 2 November - Prince Charles and Princess Diana arrive in South Korea for a four-day visit, lay a wreath at the Korean War cemetery, and attend the opening of the new British Embassy.[4]
- 3 November - Prince Charles and Princess Diana visit the Korean first family, lay a wreath at Gloucester Valley for fallen British soldiers, and attend a dinner hosted by President Roh Tae Woo.[4]
- 4 November - Prince Charles opens the "Britain for Korea" fair, joins business seminars, and attends a textile expo. Diana visits the Salvation Army and a British school.[4]
December
- 1 December - Amnesty International sends an open letter to all South Korean presidential candidates urging human rights reforms.[5]
- 3 December - Amnesty International releases its presidential candidates-intended letter to the press, highlighting ten urgent human rights concerns.[5]
- 18 December -
- South Korea holds its presidential election.[5][6]
- Kim Young-sam is elected President of South Korea, the first non-military one in 30 years.[7][6]
- 29 December - Nine convicted murderers are executed at Seoul and Taegu prisons.[7]
- 31 December - Ministry of Justice announces large-scale amnesty for political prisoners and criminals.[7]
