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Events from the year 1992 in South Korea.

Incumbents

Events

January

April

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

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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "South-Korea: US President George Bush arrives in South Korea / takes part in ceremony commemorating Korean War dead". Reuters Archive Licensing. Archived from the original on 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  2. 1 2 3 "China to Recognize South Korea". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  3. 1 2 "South Korea Joins The Big Players". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  4. 1 2 3 "British royal couple arrive in South Korea - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  5. 1 2 3 "South Korea: Open letter to all presidential candidates". Amnesty International. 1992-12-01. Archived from the original on 2025-02-07. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  6. 1 2 "Reuters Archive Licensing". Reuters Archive Licensing. Archived from the original on 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  7. 1 2 3 "South Korea: Nine prisoners executed". Amnesty International. 1993-01-01. Archived from the original on 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  8. ↑ "Yura JUNG - Olympic Handball | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 26 June 2016. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  9. ↑ "Eunbi CHEON - Olympic Hockey | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 26 June 2016. Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  10. ↑ "Jiyun BAK - Olympic | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 11 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "Jangmi KIM - Olympic Shooting | Republic of Korea". International Olympic Committee. 27 July 2017. Archived from the original on 3 May 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
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