← 1961 1960 1959 1962 in South Korea → 1963 1964 1965
Centuries:	20th 21st
Decades:	1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
See also:	Other events in 1962 Years in South Korea Timeline of Korean history 1962 in North Korea

Events from the year 1962 in South Korea.

Incumbents

• President: Yun Bo-seon (until 24 March), Park Chung-hee (starting 24 March)

Events

• Park Chung-hee became president of the country.