2019 in North Korea
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Events of 2019 in North Korea.
Incumbents
[edit]- Party Chairman and State Chairman: Kim Jong-un
- President of the Supreme People's Assembly: Kim Yong-nam (until 11 April); Choe Ryong-hae (starting 11 April)
- Premier: Pak Pong-ju (until 11 April); Kim Jae-ryong (starting 11 April)
Events
[edit]- 1 January: Pyongyang sees in the new year with fireworks, a drone show, and a concert that features Mansudae Art Troupe, the Phibada Opera Troupe, the National Folk Art Troupe, Kim Won Gyun University of Music, and the Moranbong Band.[1]
- 10 March: Parliamentary election.
- 11 April: During the first session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly, Kim Jae-ryong is appointed premier, replacing Pak Pong-ju after 6 years, and Choe Ryong-hae is appointed president of the presidium, replacing Kim Yong-nam after 21 years.[2]
- 25 April: 2019 North Korea–Russia summit - Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok to discuss North Korea’s nuclear program and seek Russian support for talks with the U.S.; Putin later accepts Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea.
- 9 May: North Korea undergoes a Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council, accepting 132 out of 262 recommendations on human rights issues.[3]
- 30 June: An impromptu summit is held between Kim Jong Un, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and US President Donald Trump.[3]
- 21 July: 2019 North Korean local elections
- 7 November: South Korea deports two North Korean fishermen to face murder charges in North Korea.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Zwirko, Colin (1 January 2019). "North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show". NK News.
- ^ "N.K. leader re-elected as chairman of State Affairs Commission". Yonhap. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ a b c Human Rights Watch (2020-01-15), "North Korea: Events of 2019", Share this via Facebook, retrieved 2025-10-03