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1980 in North Korea

Explore 1 historical events and records for North Korea in 1980.

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Historical records for North Korea in 1980

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October

Sixth Party Congress

Jong Il, Kim · Pyongyang · Workers Party Secretary · Government / Workers Party of Korea

Gains senior party posts at the Sixth Party Congress.

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