Events from the year 1952 in South Korea. The Korean War continued this year; United States President Dwight Eisenhower vowed in his first campaign to seek a peaceful resolution.
Incumbents President: Rhee Syng-man Vice President: Kim Seong-su (until 29 May), Ham Tae-young (starting 15 June) Prime Minister: until 24 April: Chang Myon 24 April-6 May: Yi Yun-yong starting 6 May: Chang Taek-sang
Events October 28 – Korea Explosives, as predecessor of Hanhwa Group was founded.
Births January 1 - Ahn Sung-ki, actor (d. 2026) January 5 - Jang Gwang, actor February 2 - Park Geun-hye, former South Korean president February 22 - Soon-Mi Chung, South Korean-born Norwegian musician and director May 8 - Lee Deok-hwa, actor May 16 - Lee Kye-in, actor June 18 - Lee Soo-man, South Korean record producer, best known as the founder of SM Entertainment, August 13 - Yang Hee-eun, South Korean singer October 5 - Jo O-ryeon, known for swimming the Korea Strait in 1980 (d. 2009) October 31 - Im Ha-ryong, actor Il Lee
See also List of South Korean films of 1952 Years in Japan Years in North Korea
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