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1972 in North Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for North Korea in 1972.

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Historical records for North Korea in 1972

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July

4 July 1972

July Fourth Joint Statement

Il Sung, Kim · Pyongyang · President of North Korea · Government / Inter-Korean Relations

Approves a joint statement on Korean reunification principles.

December

27 December 1972

President of North Korea

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

Becomes president under a new constitution.

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