1979 in North Korea

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Incumbents

Premier: Li Jong-ok
Supreme Leader: Kim Il Sung
President: Kim Il Sung
Vice President: Kang Ryang-uk (alongside Pak Song-chol and Kim Il)

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Births

19 September - Kim Hyang-mi.
23 September - Kim Un-chol.

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1979 in North Korea

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