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2013 in North Korea

Explore 3 historical events and records for North Korea in 2013.

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Historical records for North Korea in 2013

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February

12 February 2013

North Korea Third Nuclear Test

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

North Korea announces its third nuclear test explosion, detected by the CTBTO monitoring network.

12 February 2013

Third Nuclear Test

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

North Korea conducts its third nuclear test.

December

12 December 2013

Jang Song Thaek Purge

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

Purges and executes Jang Song Thaek.

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