South Korea, as Korea, competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. It was the nation's sixth appearance at the Olympics, after debuting in 1948. 54 competitors, 41 men and 13 women, took part in 43 events in 11 sports.
Medalists
Athletics
Basketball
Boxing
Cycling
Two cyclists represented South Korea in 1968.
Individual road race
Sprint
1000m time trial
Individual pursuit
Diving
Gymnastics
Shooting
Two shooters, both men, represented South Korea in 1968.
Open
Swimming
Volleyball
Women's Team Competition
* Lost to Poland (2-3)
* Lost to Peru (0-3)
* Lost to Soviet Union (0-3)
* Defeated United States (3-1)
* Defeated Mexico (3-0)
* Lost to Japan (0-3)
* Defeated Czechoslovakia (3-1) â Fifth place
Weightlifting
Wrestling
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