1953 in South Korea
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Events from the year 1953 in South Korea.
Incumbents
- President: Rhee Syng-man
- Vice President: Ham Tae-young
- Prime Minister: Paik Too-chin (until 24 April), Paik Too-chin (starting 24 April)
Events
- January 9 & ; According to South Korea's Coast Guard official confirmed report, a passenger ferry Changgyeong-ho capsized off the coast of Busan, 229 persons were perished.
- August 1 – Cheil Jedang (now CJ CheilJedang) was founded.
Births
- 18 January - Chon Song-Cha.
- 24 January - Moon Jae-in.
- 29 January - Hwang Woo-suk.
- 22 May - Cha Bum-kun.
See also
- List of South Korean films of 1953
- Years in Japan
- Years in North Korea
References
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