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1997 in North Korea

Explore 1 historical events and records for North Korea in 1997.

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Historical records for North Korea in 1997

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October

General Secretary

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

Becomes general secretary of the Workers Party.

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