11 April 2012First SecretaryKim Jong Un
Becomes First Secretary of the Workers Party.
Historical records for North Korea in 2012, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes First Secretary of the Workers Party.
Becomes First Chairman of the National Defence Commission.
North Korea launches a satellite into orbit.
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