1992 in South Korea

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Events from the year 1992 in South Korea.

Incumbents

• 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]

Births

• February 6 - Jung Yu-ra, handball player ^[8]
• February 7 - Cheon Eun-bi, field hockey player ^[9]
• September 21
  • Bak Ji-yun, judoka ^[10]
• September 25 - Kim Jang-mi, sport shooter ^[11]

See also

• List of South Korean films of 1992

References

1. "Reuters Archive Licensing". Reuters Archive Licensing. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
2. "China to Recognize South Korea". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN   0882-7729 . Retrieved 2025-03-15.
3. "South Korea Joins The Big Players". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN   0882-7729 . Retrieved 2025-03-15.
4. "British royal couple arrive in South Korea - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
5. "South Korea: Open letter to all presidential candidates". Amnesty International. 1992-12-01. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
6. "Reuters Archive Licensing". Reuters Archive Licensing. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
7. "South Korea: Nine prisoners executed". Amnesty International. 1993-01-01. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
8. "Yura JUNG - Olympic Handball | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
9. "Eunbi CHEON - Olympic Hockey | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
10. "Jiyun BAK - Olympic | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
11. "Jangmi KIM - Olympic Shooting | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2019.