1960s South Korea

The 1960s in South Korea was a period of significant transformation. After the Korean War, the nation faced economic hardships but began to rebuild with government-led industrialization efforts. Under military rule, particularly Park Chung-hee's leadership from 1961, South Korea pursued rapid economic growth through exports, modernization, and infrastructure development. Society and politics were often turbulent, but these efforts laid the foundation for South Korea’s future prosperity. The decade was marked by overcoming poverty, strengthening national identity, and setting the stage for rapid industrialization that would continue in the following decades.