1979 in North Korea

Events from the year 1979 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)

Births

 * 19 September - Kim Hyang-mi.
 * 23 September - Kim Un-chol.