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. 29 September – Mun In-guk.

See also Years in Japan Years in South Korea

References