1947 in South Korea

Events from the year 1947 in South Korea.

Incumbents

 * Military governor:
 * Archer L. Lerch (until October 1947)
 * William F. Dean (from October 1947)

Events

 * January 1 – The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
 * January 5 - Lakhui Chemical (락희화학), as predecessor of LG Chem was founded.
 * May 21 – The Second US-Soviet Joint Commission is held.
 * May 25 – Hyundai Togun, the initial name of the Hyundai Group, is founded by Chung Ju-young.
 * August 28 – The United States request the Korean issue to be handled by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of China in a four-country conference.
 * September 17 – The United States submits the Korean problem to the United Nations (UN).
 * November – The United Nations General Assembly recognizes Korea's claim to independence and makes preparations for the establishment of a government and the withdrawal of occupation forces.