Kim Young-sam took office, launching what was billed as the first “civilian government,” and a series of reforms followed, including the real-name financial system. Crowds poured into the Daejeon Expo, but the year was also marked by a string of train, plane and ferry disasters.
The year in Korea
FebKim Young-sam was sworn in as president, launching an administration that called itself the “civilian government.” [Source]
MarA Mugunghwa passenger train derailed and overturned near Gupo Station in Busan, causing heavy casualties. [Source]
JulAsiana Airlines Flight 733 crashed into a mountain near Haenam, South Jeolla Province. [Source]
AugBy emergency presidential decree, the government abruptly introduced a real-name financial system requiring all transactions to use account holders’ real names. [Source]
AugTaejon Expo ’93 ran from August 7 to November 7 around the Daedeok research complex in Daejeon. [Source]
OctThe ferry Seohae sank off Wido Island in Buan, North Jeolla Province, killing 292 people. [Source]
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Around the world
SepIsrael and the Palestine Liberation Organization signed the Oslo Accords. [Source]
NovThe Maastricht Treaty took effect, formally creating the European Union. [Source]
Songs, shows & trends
Film
Im Kwon-taek – “Sopyonje” — A film about pansori singers that became the first Korean film to draw a million viewers in Seoul. [Source]
Kang Woo-suk – “Two Cops” — A buddy-cop comedy starring Ahn Sung-ki and Park Joong-hoon that became a box-office hit. [Source]
Music
Seo Taiji and Boys – “Hayeoga” — Title track of their second album, the first Korean album to sell over two million copies. [Source]
Kim Gun-mo – “Excuse” — Brought reggae, then unfamiliar in Korea, into the pop mainstream. [Source]
Year League: the best year
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