31 August 1998Taepodong LaunchKim Jong Il
North Korea launches a Taepodong rocket over Japan.
Historical records for North Korea in 1998, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
North Korea launches a Taepodong rocket over Japan.
Is reconfirmed as National Defence Commission chairman.
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