1952 in South Korea
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Events from the year 1952 in South Korea. The Korean War continued this year; United States President Dwight Eisenhower vowed in his first campaign to seek a peaceful resolution.
Incumbents
- President: Rhee Syng-man
- Vice President: Kim Seong-su (until 29 May), Ham Tae-young (starting 15 June)
- Prime Minister:
- until 24 April: Chang Myon
- 24 April-6 May: Yi Yun-yong
- starting 6 May: Chang Taek-sang
Events
- October 28 – Korea Explosives, as predecessor of Hanhwa Group was founded.
Births
- January 1st -Ahn Sung-ki
- January 5th-Jang Gwang
- February 2nd - Park Geun-hye[1]
- May 8th-Lee Deok-hwa
- May 16th-Lee Kye-in
- June 18th-Lee Soo-man, South Korean record producer, best known as the founder of SM Entertainment,
- August 13th-Yang Hee-eun, South Korean singer[2][3]
- October 5th-Jo O-ryeon, known for swimming the Korea Strait in 1980.
- October 31st-Im Ha-ryong
- Il Lee
See also
References
- ^ "Timeline: The rise and fall of South Korea's Park Geun-hye". AP News. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Yang Hee-eun". world.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Folk singer celebrates 35-year anniversary". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 11 November 2025.