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South Korea at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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South Korea, as Korea, competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. It was the nation's sixth appearance at the Olympics, after debuting in 1948. 54 competitors, 41 men and 13 women, took part in 43 events in 11 sports.[1]
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IOC codeKOR
(COR used at these Games)
(COR used at these Games)
Competitors54 (41 men, 13 women) in 11 sports
Medals
Ranked 36th
Ranked 36th
- Gold
- 0
- Silver
- 1
- Bronze
- 1
- Total
- 2
| South Korea at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | KOR (COR used at these Games) |
| NOC | Korean Olympic Committee |
| in Mexico City | |
| Competitors | 54 (41 men, 13 women) in 11 sports |
| Medals Ranked 36th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Jee Yong-ju | Boxing | Men's Light flyweight | 26 October |
 Bronze | Chang Kyou-chul | Boxing | Men's Bantamweight | 26 October |
Athletics
Basketball
Boxing
Cycling
Two cyclists represented South Korea in 1968.
Diving
Gymnastics
Shooting
Two shooters, both men, represented South Korea in 1968.
- Open
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | ||
| An Jae-song | 50 m pistol | 541 | 34 |
| Kim Yong-bae | 532 | 45 | |
Swimming
Volleyball
Women's team competition
- Round Robin
- Lost to Poland (2-3)
- Lost to Peru (0-3)
- Lost to Soviet Union (0-3)
- Defeated United States (3-1)
- Defeated Mexico (3-0)
- Lost to Japan (0-3)
- Defeated Czechoslovakia (3-1) → Fifth place
- Team Roster
