South Korea competed at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics from August 2 to 10. A team of 9 athletes was announced in preparation for the competition.
Results
Men
| Athlete | Event | Heats Qualification | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | ||
| Lee Heyeong-Gum | 100 metres | 10.73 | 81 | Did not advance | |||||
| Shon Ju-Il | 400 metres | 47.47 | 28 Q | 47.36 | 31 | Did not advance | |||
| Baek Seung-Do | Marathon | 2:22:40 | 26 | ||||||
| Chang Ki-Shik | Marathon | Did not finish | |||||||
| Lee Jin-Taek | High jump | 2.28 | T1 Q | 2.29 | 8 | ||||
| Sung Hee-Jun | Long jump | 7.63 | 28 | Did not advance | |||||
| Chu Ki-Young | Javelin throw | 70.84 | 31 | Did not advance | |||||
Women
- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Heats Qualification | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | Time Width Height | Rank | ||
| Lee Myung-Sun | Shot put | 16.39 | 23 | Did not advance | |||||
| Lee Young-Sun | Javelin throw | 55.98 | 22 | Did not advance | |||||
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