1952 in South Korea

Incumbents

• President: Rhee Syng-man
• Vice President: Kim Seong-su, Ham Tae-young
• 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

• 2 February - Park Geun-hye.
• Il Lee.