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2001 in South Korea 
Summary
Events from the year 2001 in South Korea.
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| See also: | Other events in 2001 Years in South Korea Timeline of Korean history 2001 in North Korea | ||||
Incumbents edit
Events edit
- The Seongnam Central Library opens.
- February: The Korean Metal Workers' Union is founded.
- March 29: Incheon International Airport opens.
- April: First edition of the Tour de Korea.
- August 23: Hana Micron company is founded.[1]
- September 11: Korean Air Flight 085 hijacking
- November 23: 2001 Mnet Asian Music Awards
- November 25: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea is formed.
- Date unknown:
- Daiwon Digital Broadcasting company is launched.[2]
Sport edit
- 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup
- 2001 K League
- 2001 Korean FA Cup
- 2001 Korean League Cup
- 2001 South Korea national football team season
Films edit
Birth edit
- January 1 - Winter Kim, singer
- January 29 - Lee Dae-hwi, singer
- January 13 - Kim Haram, singer
- February 5 - Kim Min-ju, singer and actress
- February 8 - Yang Jeongin, singer
- March 12 - Kim Min-kyu, singer and actor
- March 13 - Choi Beomgyu, singer
- March 13 - Bae Sumin, singer
- April 17 - Shin Ryujin, singer
- June 4 - Choerry, singer
- June 5 - Lee Chaeryeong, singer
- June 13 - Sung Han-bin, singer
- August 1 - Park Sieun, singer and actress
- October 8 - Huh Yun-jin, singer
- October 15 - Heeseung, singer
- October 22 - Jo Yu-ri, singer and actress
- November 13 - Olivia Hye, singer
- December 4 - Lee Jin-sol, singer
- December 27 - Kyla Massie, singer and rapper