2012 in North Korea
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The following lists events that happened in 2012 in North Korea.
Incumbents
- Premier: Choe Yong-rim
- Kim Jong-un
Events
February
- February 29 - A meeting with the Yongbyon uranium enrichment operations, invite IAEA monitors, and refrain from launching long-range missiles and nuclear testing, in exchange for American food aid, which immediately falls apart following an immediate rocket launch and the appearance off ICBM trucks at a Pyongyang military parade.[1]
April
- April 12 - Despite warnings by U.S. President Barack Obama that Jong-Un has nothing to gain from provocations, Pyongyang proceeds to launch a satellite launching rocket, which disintegrates in mid-air.[2][3]
August
- Kim visits the Kaemori artillery unit in recognition of the second year anniversary of the
October
- Pyongyang claims to have developed missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland.[3]
December
- Pyongyang announces plans to launch another satellite into space. The launch is delayed by two days due to technical issues, the satellite is successfully launched. Pyongyang declares the mission a success.[3]
References
- ^ "North Korean Nuclear Negotiations". Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- New York Times. April 12, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "North Korea's war of words escalates – Timeline of a crisis". CNN. April 11, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
Further reading
- Frank, Rüdiger (2013). "North Korea in 2012: Domestic Politics, the Economy and Social Issues". Korea 2013: Politics, Economy and Society. ISBN 978-9004262973.
- Lee, Hong Yung (2013). "North Korea in 2012: Kim Jong Un's Succession". Asian Survey. 53 (1): 176–183. ISSN 0004-4687.
