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.