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1948 in North Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for North Korea in 1948.

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Historical records for North Korea in 1948

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September

9 September 1948

Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea

Il Sung, Kim · Pyongyang · Premier of North Korea · Government / Government of North Korea

Proclaims the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea.

9 September 1948

Supreme Peoples Assembly

Tu Bong, Kim · Pyongyang · President of the Presidium · Government / Government of North Korea

Becomes first head of state under the new constitution.

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