1978 in North Korea
Events from the year 1978 in North Korea. Incumbents Premier: Li Jong-ok Supreme Leader: Kim Il Sung President: Kim Il Sung Vice President: Kang Ryang-uk (alongside Pak Song-chol and Kim Il) Events Date unknown The North Korean government kidnaps Romanian painter Doina Bumbea. Births 23 January - Sin Yong-nam. 9 August - Han Jong-in. 16 August - Ri Kum-suk. 19 September - Kim Hyang-mi. 29 September - Mun In-guk. See also Years in Japan Years in South Korea References North Korea 1970s in North Korea Years of the 20th century in North Korea North Korea