1977 in South Korea

Events from the year 1977 in South Korea.

Incumbents

President: Park Chung-hee

Prime Minister: Choi Kyu-hah

Events

June 25 – Hyundai Mobis was founded, as predecessor name was Hyundai Precision & Industries. August Unknown date – A first Hyundai Department Store open in Ulsan, as predecessor name was Ulsan Shopping Center. November 11 – According to MLIT of ROK official confirm announced, 59 persons perished, 1343 persons were hurt of Iri station explosion in Iksan, Jeollanam-do.

Births

27 February - Ji Sung, actor

15 March - Yoon Hye-Young, archer

31 May - Yoon Mi-rae, rapper, singer-songwriter and producer

25 July - Jo Hyeon-jeong, voice actress

19 August - Yang Joon-il, singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and author

9 September - Chae Jung-an, actress and singer

4 November - So Ji-sub, actor and rapper

31 December - Psy, singer-songwriter

See also

List of South Korean films of 1977

Years in Japan

Years in North Korea

References

South Korea

Years of the 20th century in South Korea

1970s in South Korea

South Korea