2019 in North Korea
North Korea-related events during the year of 2019
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Events of 2019 in North Korea.
Incumbents
- 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
- 1 January: Pyongyang saw in the new year with fireworks, a drone show, and a concert that featured 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]
References
Further reading
- Delury, John (2020). "North Korea in 2019: A Year of Strategic Adjustment". Asian Survey. 60 (1): 69–78. doi:10.1525/as.2020.60.1.69. ISSN 0004-4687. S2CID 216370551.
