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2009 in North Korea

Explore 3 historical events and records for North Korea in 2009.

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Historical records for North Korea in 2009

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April

9 April 2009

NDC Re-election

Jong Il, Kim · Pyongyang · Chairman of National Defence Commission · Government / Government of North Korea

Is re-elected as National Defence Commission chairman.

May

25 May 2009

North Korea Second Nuclear Test

Il, Kim Jong · North Korea · Leader of North Korea · Warfare / Nuclear

North Korea conducts its second announced nuclear test explosion.

25 May 2009

Second Nuclear Test

Jong Il, Kim · Punggye-ri · Leader of North Korea · Warfare / Nuclear Weapons Program

North Korea conducts its second nuclear test.

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