2019 in North Korea

Events of 2019 in North Korea.

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See also:	Other events of 2019 Years in North Korea Timeline of Korean history 2019 in South 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]