1997 in North Korea

Events from the year 1997 in North Korea.

Incumbents

 * Premier: Kang Song-san (until 21 February), Hong Song-nam (acting) (starting 21 February)
 * Supreme Leader: Kim Jong-il

Events
1995~1999:Arduous March
 * April 1997: Five North Korean soldiers cross the Demilitarized Zone in Cheolwon, Gangwon-do, and fire on South Korean positions.
 * June 1997: Three North Korean vessels cross the Northern Limit Line and attack South Korean vessels two miles (3 km) south of the line.  On land, fourteen North Korean soldiers cross 70 m south of the center of the DMZ, leading to a 23-minute exchange of fire.
 * North Korean famine