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1968 in North Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for North Korea in 1968.

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Historical records for North Korea in 1968

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January

21 January 1968

Blue House Raid

Il Sung, Kim · Seoul · Supreme Commander · Warfare / Korean DMZ Conflict

North Korean commandos attempt to attack South Koreas president.

23 January 1968

USS Pueblo Capture

Il Sung, Kim · Wonsan · Supreme Commander · Warfare / Pueblo Crisis

North Korea seizes the U.S. intelligence ship Pueblo.

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