Events from the year 1999 in North Korea.
Incumbents Premier: Hong Song-nam Supreme Leader: Kim Jong-il
Events 1994~1999: Arduous March 7 March: 1999 North Korean local elections 3–7 June: Kim Yong Nam, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, led a delegation to China, which ended strained ties since China's recognition of South Korea in 1992. 9–15 June: First Battle of Yeonpyeong
Deaths 21 July – Kim Pyong-sik, former Vice President of North Korea (b. 1919). 23 September – Ri Jong-ok, 4th Premier of North Korea (b. 1916).
See also Years in Japan Years in South Korea
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