1999 in North Korea
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Events from the year 1999 in North Korea.
Incumbents
Events
- 1994~1999: Arduous March
- 7 March: 1999 North Korean local elections
- 3–7 June: Kim Yong Nam, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, led a delegation to China, which ended strained ties since China's recognition of South Korea in 1992.[1][2][3]
- 9–15 June: First Battle of Yeonpyeong
Deaths
- 21 July – Kim Pyong-sik, former Vice President of North Korea (b. 1919).
- 23 September – Ri Jong-ok, 4th Premier of North Korea (b. 1916).[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Pomfret, John (4 June 1999). "High-Level N. Koreans Visit China". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Closer encounter". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "In 1990s of the 20th century". kp.china-embassy.gov.cn. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ SHORT, STEPHEN (4 October 1999). "Milestones". TIME. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
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