2019 in North Korea explained

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]

Further reading

• Delury. John. North Korea in 2019: A Year of Strategic Adjustment. Asian Survey. 60. 1. 2020. 69–78. 0004-4687. 10.1525/as.2020.60.1.69. 216370551 .

Notes and References

1. News: North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show. Colin. Zwirko. NK News. 1 January 2019.
2. Web site: N.K. leader re-elected as chairman of State Affairs Commission. 12 April 2019 . Yonhap. 12 April 2019.