1956 in South Korea

Events from the year 1956 in South Korea.

Incumbents

 * President: Rhee Syng-man
 * Vice President: Ham Tae-young (until 14 August), Chang Myon (starting 15 August)

Births

 * 10 April – Kwon Hee-deok, voice actress and writer (d. 2018)
 * 18 June - Yoo Dong-geun.
 * 1 December - Yim Tae-hee.

Deaths

 * 30 January - Kim Chang-ryong
 * 20 March - Park In-hwan, Korean poet
 * 5 May - Sin Ik-hui
 * 6 September - Lee Jung-seob, Korean painter