1959 in South Korea
# 1959 in South Korea

Events from the year 1959 in South Korea.

## Incumbents

* President: Rhee Syng-man
* Vice President: Chang Myon

## Events

* July 17 – Busan Municipal Stadium stampede, 67 persons died after heavy rain triggered a rush towards the upper areas of the stadium, according to National Police Agency of South Korea.
* December 1 – Hana Bank, present day of Hana Financial Group was founded.

## Births

* March 26 - Shin Jae-heum.

## Deaths

* Woo Jang-choon.
