1972 in North Korea explained

Events from the year 1972 in North Korea.

Incumbents

• Premier

Kim Il Sung (until 28 December) Kim Il (starting 28 December)

• Supreme Leader

Kim Il Sung

• President

Kim Il Sung (starting 28 December)

• Vice President

Choe Yong-gon (starting 28 December, alongside Kang Ryang-uk)

Events

July 4th North–South Korea Joint Statement1972 North Korean parliamentary election

Births

• March 4 - Pae Gil-su.

See also

• Years in Japan
• Years in South Korea