1970 in South Korea
# 1970 in South Korea

Events from the year 1970 in South Korea.

## Incumbents

* President: Park Chung-hee
* Prime Minister: Chung Il-kwon (until 20 December), Paik Too-chin (starting 20 December)

## Events

* October 14 – 1970 Onyang-dong level crossing accident, according to MLIT of ROK official announced, 42 persons fatalities in Chungcheongnam-do.
* December 14 – Sinking of Namyoung-Ho, according to Coast Guard of ROK, official announced, 326 persons were fatalities, only seven persons were rescued.

## Births

* April 18 - Kim Kyung-Wook, archer
* July 16 - Wang Hee-kyung, archer
* September 13 - Kim Sun-il, interpreter and Christian missionary (d. 2004)

## Deaths

* November 13 - Jeon Tae-il, workers' rights activist (b. 1948)
