1960 in South Korea

Incumbents

• President: Rhee Syng-man, Yun Posun
• Vice President: Chang Myon, Yun Posun
• Prime Minister: Heo Jeong

  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
• 9 November - Seo Hajin.
• 20 December - Kim Ki-duk.

  Deaths

• 16 October - Hyun Jae-myung.