Hungary competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

The nation returned after the Soviet bloc boycott of the 1984 Summer Olympics.

188 competitors, 152 men and 36 women, took part in 135 events in 20 sports.

Women's Marathon Women's Javelin Throw Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg) Men's Featherweight (– 57 kg) One male cyclist represented Hungary in 1988.

20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented Hungary in 1988.