1992 in South Korea

Events from the year 1992 in South Korea.

Incumbents

5 January - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Seoul for a ceremony honouring Korean War dead.
19 January - The news embargo is lifted on George Bush's visit.

15 April - China gifts 400 tons of pork to North Korea for Kim Il SungÃ¢ÂÂs 80th birthday but informs him of plans to recognize Seoul.

24 August - China formally recognizes South Korea, reshaping Northeast Asia's power balance.
28 August - Increased travel between China and South Korea begins as business and family visits surge.

23 July - North Korea snubs China by not sending a congratulatory message on the Communist Party's anniversary.

2 November - Prince Charles and Princess Diana arrive in South Korea for a four-day visit, lay a wreath at the Korean War cemetery, and attend the opening of the new British Embassy.
3 November - Prince Charles and Princess Diana visit the Korean first family, lay a wreath at Gloucester Valley for fallen British soldiers, and attend a dinner hosted by President Roh Tae Woo.
4 November - Prince Charles opens the "Britain for Korea" fair, joins business seminars, and attends a textile expo. Diana visits the Salvation Army and a British school.

1 December - Amnesty International sends an open letter to all South Korean presidential candidates urging human rights reforms.
3 December - Amnesty International releases its presidential candidates-intended letter to the press, highlighting ten urgent human rights concerns.
18 December -
South Korea holds its presidential election.
Kim Young-sam is elected President of South Korea, the first non-military one in 30 years.
29 December - Nine convicted murderers are executed at Seoul and Taegu prisons.
31 December - Ministry of Justice announces large-scale amnesty for political prisoners and criminals.