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81 Moments
2014
North Korea and the U.S. Clash Over Sony Pictures Cyberattack
North Korea Test-Fires Rodong Ballistic Missiles
2013
Kim Jong-un Executes Uncle Chang Song-thaek in Major Purge
North Korea conducted its third nuclear test underground
2012
North Korea's Successful Satellite Launch Raises Concerns, Demonstrates Missile Progress
2011
Kim Jong-un Becomes Supreme Commander of the Army
Transition in North Korean leadership after Kim Jong Il's death, marked by mourning and international concern.
Kim Jong-un Declared Supreme Leader of North Korea
2010
North Korea's Yeonpyeong Island Attack: Escalating tensions, casualties, and international condemnation
North Korea Sinks South Korean Warship Cheonan
2006
North Korea Tests First Underground Nuclear Bomb, Sparks International Outrage and Sanctions
1998
North Korea's 'Songun' policy prioritizes military affairs in response to economic and national challenges.
1994
Kim Il Sung proclaimed 'Eternal President of the Republic' after his death
1983
Rangoon bombing deadly cold war terrorism attack
1975
Kim Il Sung's Beijing Visit: Seeking Chinese Support for Korean Reunification
1972
North Korea celebrates Kim Il Sung's 60th birthday with monumental bronze statue unveiling.
1971
1969
U.S. Navy EC-121 Shoot-Down: Cold War Crisis Escalates
1968
USS Pueblo Crisis: Crew Released After 11 Months in North Korean Captivity
Blue House Raid: North Korean commandos infiltrate South Korea to assassinate President Park Chung Hee.
1956
The August Faction Incident: Power struggle in North Korea leads to failed coup and purges.
1955
Political Purge of Pak Hon-yong in North Korean History
1954
1953
Korean Armistice Agreement signed
1951