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2012 in North Korea

Explore 3 historical events and records for North Korea in 2012.

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Historical records for North Korea in 2012

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April

11 April 2012

First Secretary

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

Becomes First Secretary of the Workers Party.

13 April 2012

National Defence Commission

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

Becomes First Chairman of the National Defence Commission.

December

12 December 2012

Kwangmyongsong 3 Launch

Jong Un, Kim · Sohae · Leader of North Korea · Warfare / Missile Program

North Korea launches a satellite into orbit.

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