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Events from the year 1979 in North Korea .
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Events from the year 1998 in North Korea.
Events from the year 1978 in North Korea.
Events from the year 1977 in North Korea.
Events from the year 1971 in North Korea.
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Events from the year 1961 in South Korea.
Events from the year 1971 in South Korea.
Events from the year 1988 in South Korea.
Events from the year 1986 in South Korea.
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