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2011 in North Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for North Korea in 2011.

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Historical records for North Korea in 2011

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December

17 December 2011

Death of Kim Jong Il

Jong Il, Kim · North Korea · Leader of North Korea · Government / Government of North Korea

Death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

29 December 2011

Succession to Kim Jong Il

Jong Un, Kim · Pyongyang · Leader of North Korea · Government / Government of North Korea

Is proclaimed supreme leader after Kim Jong Il dies.

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