June 25 – Hyundai Mobis was founded, as predecessor name was Hyundai Precision & Industries.[citation needed]
August Unknown date – A first Hyundai Department Store open in Ulsan, as predecessor name was Ulsan Shopping Center.[citation needed]
November 11 – According to MLIT of ROK official confirm announced, 59 persons perished, 1343 persons were hurt of Iri station explosion in Iksan, Jeollanam-do.[citation needed]