1996 in North Korea

Events from the year 1996 in North Korea.

Incumbents

 * Premier: Kang Song-san
 * Supreme Leader: Kim Jong-il

Events
1995~1999:Arduous March Defection of Lee Han-young, a nephew of one of the former wives of Kim Jong Il announced.
 * April 1996: Several hundred armed North Korean troops cross repeatedly into the Demilitarized Zone.
 * May 1996: Seven Northern soldiers cross south of the Demilitarized Zone, but withdraw after warning shots are fired.
 * May & June 1996: North Korean vessels twice cross the Northern Limit Line and have a several-hour standoff with the South Korean navy.