Solomon Islands sent a delegation to compete at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea from 17 September to 2 October 1988.

This was the island nation's second time participating in a Summer Olympic Games, following their debut four years earlier.

Solomon Islands competed at these games in track and field, archery, boxing, and weightlifting, with one competitor in each category.

[3] Solomon Islands competed at these games in track and field, archery, boxing, and weightlifting, with one competitor in each category.

[14][15] Basil Maelagi was listed in the official report of the Games, but did not compete, giving his opponent, Reiner Gies, a walkover in the first round of the light welterweight class on 19 September.