title: 1960 in South Korea
text: # 1960 in South Korea
  
  Events from the year 1960 in South Korea.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * President: Rhee Syng-man (until 26 April), Yun Posun (starting 12 August)
  * Vice President: Chang Myon (until 23 April), Yun Posun (23 April-26 April)
  * Prime Minister: Heo Jeong (15 June-18 August)
  
  ## Events
  
  * 26 January – According to National Police Agency of ROK official confirmed report, a human stampede by Lunar New Year rush in Seoul Station, total 31 persons were crush to death, 49 persons were hurt.
  * 2 March – According to South Korea Fire Service official confirmed report, a fire and explosion in Kukje Rubber and Manufacturing plant in Busan, 68 persons were fatalities.
  * 19 April - April Revolution
  * 5 September – Samyang Tires, as predecessor of Kumho Tires has founded.
  
  ## Births
  
  * 3 June - Kim Hyun-jun, basketball player (died 1999)
  * 9 November - Seo Hajin, writer.
  * 20 December - Kim Ki-duk, film director (died 2020).
  
  ## Deaths
  
  * 16 October - Hyun Jae-myung.
  