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)

Events

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

See also List of South Korean films of 1956 Years in Japan Years in North Korea

References