Events from the year 1981 in North Korea.

Incumbents

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* Supreme Leader:

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* President:

* Vice President: Kang Ryang-uk (alongside Pak Song-chol and Kim Il)

Events

Births

* 14 August -

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. * 3 November - Song Jong-sun

References

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