2013 in North Korea

none 2013 The following lists events that happened in 2013 in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In 2013, tensions between North Korea and South Korea, the United States, and Japan escalated because of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2087, which condemned North Korea for the launch of Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2. The crisis was marked by increased rhetoric by the new North Korean administration under Kim Jong-un and actions suggesting imminent nuclear attacks against South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Incumbents First Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea: Kim Jong-un Premier: Choe Yong-rim (until 1 April), Pak Pong-ju (starting 1 April) Events January January 1 – First Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea Kim Jong-un makes a rare New Year broadcast, calling for an improved economy and a reunified Korea.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20880301 North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes rare new year speech BBC News 1 January 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150110041254/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20880301 10 January 2015 January 22 – The United Nations Security Council passes Resolution 2087, condemning North Korea's December 2012 rocket launch and expanding economic sanctions against the country.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21137136 UN extends North Korea sanctions over rocket launch BBC News 22 January 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150405220753/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21137136 5 April 2015 January 24 – North Korean authorities announce a new nuclear weapon and long-range missile test, threatening their publicly manifested arch-enemy, the United States, as their primary target.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21175466 North Korea 'plans third nuclear test' BBC News 24 January 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150405220757/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21175466 5 April 2015 January 25 – North Korea threatens to take "strong physical countermeasures" if South Korea co-operates with new United Nations Security Council resolutions against it.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21191264 North Korea warns South over UN sanctions BBC News 25 January 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141225024245/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21191264 25 December 2014 January 29 – Google expands its Google Maps map data coverage of North Korea, updating what had been blank in most of that country's satellite images, for its search engine.https://www.bbc.com/news/business-21226623 Google expands North Korea map coverage BBC News 29 January 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150405220804/http://www.bbc.com/news/business-21226623 5 April 2015 January 31 – South Korean media reports claim that North Korea has been placed under martial law with another nuclear test considered to be imminent.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/9838626/North-Korea-under-martial-law.html North Korea 'under martial law' 31 January 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130131145515/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/9838626/North-Korea-under-martial-law.html 31 January 2013 February February 12 – North Korea confirms that it has successfully tested a nuclear device, claiming that it is small enough to be weaponized.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-17823706 North Korea's nuclear tests BBC News 12 February 2013 18 January 2015 The South Korean officials report that an "artificial earthquake" has occurred in North Korea suggesting that a nuclear test has occurred.https://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/11/world/asia/north-korea-seismic-disturbance Tough U.N. action vowed after North Korean nuclear test 12 February 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150118104833/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/11/world/asia/north-korea-seismic-disturbance 18 January 2015 The test was widely condemned internationally. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, condemned the test, and called it a "clear and grave violation" of Security Council resolutions.Louis Charbonneau U.N. chief condemns North Korea nuclear test as "grave" violation https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-un-ban-idUSBRE91B07T20130212 12 February 2013 12 February 2013 Reuters live https://web.archive.org/web/20130212210510/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/12/us-korea-north-un-ban-idUSBRE91B07T20130212 12 February 2013 February 15 – 2013 North Korean nuclear test In reaction to North Korea's latest nuclear test the European Union will tighten sanctions against the country in the form of blocking the trade of gold and diamonds, as well as cracking down on financial ties between them.http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/eu-to-tighten-sanctions-on-north-korea-after-nuclear-test-331576 EU to tighten sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test 16 February 2013 18 January 2015 North Korea tells China that it is prepared to stage one or even two more nuclear tests this year in an effort to force the United States into diplomatic talks.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-nuclear-idUSBRE91E0J820130215 Exclusive: North Korea tells China of preparations for fresh nuclear test – source Reuters 15 February 2013 18 January 2015 February 19 – North Korea threatens the "final destruction" of South Korea during a United Nations conference on disarmament.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21510479 North Korea threatens "final destruction" of South Korea BBC News 19 February 2013 18 January 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150405220939/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21510479 5 April 2015 March March 7 – 2013 North Korean nuclear test North Korea threatens its enemies with the possibility of a pre-emptive nuclear strike, amplifying its threatening rhetoric.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-attack-idUSBRE9260BR20130307 North Korea threatens nuclear strike, U.N. expands sanctions Reuters 7 March 2013 8 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150321121603/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/07/us-korea-north-attack-idUSBRE9260BR20130307 21 March 2015 The United Nations Security Council approves unanimously new sanctions against North Korea for its recent nuclear test.https://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/07/world/asia/un-north-korea-sanctions U.S. says U.N. sanctions 'will bite' after North Korea threatens nuclear attack 7 March 2013 8 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150313054246/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/07/world/asia/un-north-korea-sanctions 13 March 2015 During Foal Eagle, an annual training exercise conducted between South Korea and the United States, North Korea threatened to abandon the Korean Armistice Agreement, arguing the exercises threatened North Korea with nuclear weapons and that the U.S. was unwilling to negotiate a peace treaty to replace the armistice.http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2013/201303/news07/20130307-07ee.html Korean Armistice Agreement Will No Longer Exist: Rodong Sinmun Korean Central News Agency March 7, 2013 March 21, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130312033728/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2013/201303/news07/20130307-07ee.html March 12, 2013 JoongAng Ilbo reported that American vessels equipped with nuclear weapons were participating in the exercise.http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2968431 U.S. nukes to remain in South JoongAng Ilbo March 12, 2013 March 21, 2013 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20130315045124/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2968431 March 15, 2013 The U.S. Department of Defense publicly announced that U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam flown over South Korea were reaffirming the U.S.'s "nuclear umbrella" for South Korea.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/world/asia/north-korea-threatens-us-military-bases-in-the-pacific.html North Korea Threatens U.S. Military Bases in the Pacific Choe Sang-Hun The New York Times March 21, 2013 March 21, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130321170000/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/world/asia/north-korea-threatens-us-military-bases-in-the-pacific.html March 21, 2013 Lucy Williamson https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21737859 US-South Korea drills begin amid North Korea tensions Bbc.co.uk March 11, 2013 April 5, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130404170616/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21737859 April 4, 2013 March 8 – North Korea ends all peace pacts with South Korea and closes the main Panmunjom border crossing inside the Korean Demilitarized Zone. North Korean generals affirm they are aiming their long range missiles at the U.S. mainland in retaliation for the recently approved U.N. sanctions.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21709917 North Korea ends peace pacts with South BBC News 8 March 2013 8 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150424102120/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21709917 24 April 2015 right|thumb|In response to two nuclear-capable American B-2 stealth bombers flying over the Korean peninsula on March 28, 2013, North Korea threatened the United States with their readiness to launch a rocket. March 13 – North Korea confirmed it ended the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement, declaring that North Korea "is not restrained by the North-South declaration on non-aggression" and warned that the next step was an act of "merciless" military retaliation against its enemies.Chang-Won Lim North Korea confirms end of war armistice https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ihNf_P_yjcx87RS5q6V7XIM9xduA?docId=CNG.9853b860fe89106d015080a384fbfdf4.491 AFP March 23, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130315221457/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ihNf_P_yjcx87RS5q6V7XIM9xduA?docId=CNG.9853b860fe89106d015080a384fbfdf4.491 March 15, 2013 March 15 – United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced that the U.S. will add 14 more Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) missiles, one of the key components of the Ground-based Midcourse (GMD) ballistic missile defense system, at Fort Greely, Alaska, boosting the total number of GBI missiles from 30 back to the 44 planned by the Bush administration. Currently, 30 GBI missiles are based at two sites in the U.S., four at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, and 26 at Fort Greely in Alaska. The U.S.'s GMD program uses land-based missiles to intercept incoming ballistic missiles in the midcourse phase of their flight, outside the earth atmosphere. GMD is designed to defend against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). In contrast, the well-known land-based Patriot system with Patriot PAC-3 missiles or the new land-based Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (as well as the sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system) is designed to defend against theatre ballistic missiles (TBMs) including short-range (SRBM), medium-range (MRBM), and intermediate-range (IRBM) missiles.Missile Defense Announcement as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel https://www.defense.gov/speeches/speech.aspx?speechid=1759 U.S. Department of Defense April 7, 2013 March 15, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130408214019/http://www.defense.gov/speeches/speech.aspx?speechid=1759 April 8, 2013 Obama's North Korean And Iranian Missile Defense Trajectories: Course Corrections; Russian Re-Set Dud https://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2013/03/24/obamas-north-korean-and-iranian-missile-defense-trajectories-course-corrections-russian-re-set-dud/ Forbes April 7, 2013 March 24, 2013 Larry Bell live https://web.archive.org/web/20130408220100/http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2013/03/24/obamas-north-korean-and-iranian-missile-defense-trajectories-course-corrections-russian-re-set-dud/ April 8, 2013 Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also expressed his concern over the threat of North Korea's KN-08 ICBMs, telling reporters at the Pentagon on March 15 that this ICBM has emerged as a threat "a little bit faster than we expected." KN-08 missiles were first displayed on 16-wheel carrier trucks during a 2012 military parade, but there are doubts about their authenticity.Marcus Jonathan https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17867174 BBC News – New ICBM missiles at North Korea parade 'fake' Bbc.co.uk April 27, 2012 October 9, 2012 live https://web.archive.org/web/20120824074219/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17867174 August 24, 2012 http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120630/DEFREG03/306300005/U-N-Report-Suggest-N-Korean-Parade-Missiles-Possibly-Fakes https://archive.today/20130121220445/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120630/DEFREG03/306300005/U-N-Report-Suggest-N-Korean-Parade-Missiles-Possibly-Fakes dead January 21, 2013 U.N. Report Suggest N. Korean Parade Missiles Possibly Fakes | Defense News defensenews.com October 5, 2012 October 9, 2012The Associated Press https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-korean-missiles-dismissed-as-fakes-1.1152067 North Korean missiles dismissed as fakes – World – CBC News Cbc.ca April 26, 2012 October 9, 2012 live https://web.archive.org/web/20120615081342/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/04/26/north-korea-missile-analysts-fake.html June 15, 2012 In addition, Secretary Hagel said that the U.S. is planning to deploy an additional AN/TPY-2 radar, a part of GMD ballistic missile defense system in Japan. This second radar will provide improved early warning and tracking of any missile launched from North Korea at the U.S. or Japan. A first land-based AN/TPY-2 radar was positioned in northern Japan and has been operational since 2006, a second installation was scheduled to be emplaced in central Japan.US Reinforcing Pacific Defenses to Counter North Korean Threats http://defense-update.com/20130406_us-reinforcing-pacific-defenses-to-counter-north-korean-threats.html April 6, 2013 April 6, 2013 Defense-Update.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20130409132558/http://defense-update.com/20130406_us-reinforcing-pacific-defenses-to-counter-north-korean-threats.html April 9, 2013 March 16 – U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced that Fort Greely in Alaska might have to be expanded to protect the United States from potential threats from Iran and North Korea.Lawrence Chris U.S. to beef up missile defense against North Korea, Iran https://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/15/us/north-korea-missile-defense/index.html CNN April 6, 2013 March 16, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130320003106/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/15/us/north-korea-missile-defense/index.html March 20, 2013 March 20 – There was a cyber attack against South Korea which added to tensions. It was later confirmed by the South Korean government that North Korea was behind the attack.http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2013/04/10/49/0401000000AEN20130410007352320F.HTML (2nd LD) Gov't confirms Pyongyang link in March cyber attacks ko Yonhap News Agency April 14, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130415082902/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2013/04/10/49/0401000000AEN20130410007352320F.HTML April 15, 2013 March 26 – The U.S. again dispatched B-52 bombers from Guam to overfly South Korean territory as part of the ongoing Foal Eagle exercise. These flights were, according to US Department of Defense sources, routine flights intended to demonstrate America's capability of maintaining a "continuous bomber presence" in the region. Japan was to deploy three Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers equipped with Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system (Aegis BMD) according to Japanese media. Citing unnamed government officials, Japanese news reports said 2 of the destroyers would depart from Sasebo Naval Base in Nagasaki Prefecture, and head for the East China Sea. One of these ships from Sasebo was confirmed as the JDS Chokai (DDG-176). A third destroyer would deploy from Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, and head for the Sea of Japan. These warships could either be Kongo class or Atago class guided-missiles destroyers or both. All three ships are equipped with the RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) Block IA, a missile co-developed by and purchased from the U.S., according to Lt. Choji Yoshida, spokesman for the JMSDF Sasebo district headquarters. Japan also moved Patriot PAC-3 missile batteries to Okinawa to intercept a North Korean missile should any piece of it approach Japanese territory or waters.Japan to deploy destroyers, missile batteries ahead of North Korea's planned rocket launch http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/japan/japan-to-deploy-destroyers-missile-batteries-ahead-of-north-korea-s-planned-rocket-launch-1.172682 March 26, 2013 April 9, 2013 Stars and Stripes live https://web.archive.org/web/20131211074357/http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/japan/japan-to-deploy-destroyers-missile-batteries-ahead-of-north-korea-s-planned-rocket-launch-1.172682 December 11, 2013 March 27 – Confirmation of the severing of the hotline between the North and the South—the last remaining communication link between the two countries at that time—was publicly announced, the same date that the hotline was cut off. According to the Korean Central News Agency, a senior North Korean military official stated: "Under the situation where a war may break out any moment, there is no need to keep up North-South military communications" prior to the cessation of the communication channel.North Korea cuts off contact with South https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/north-korean-fury-over-souths-warning/news-story/33414c7fa0a8468369d4b9bd09e6c4af March 28, 2013 The Australian March 28, 2013 AFP live subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20130327193457/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/north-korean-fury-over-souths-warning/story-e6frg6so-1226607959530 March 27, 2013 North Korea Cuts Off the Remaining Military Hot Lines With South Korea https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/world/asia/north-korea-shuts-last-remaining-hotline-to-south.html March 28, 2013 The New York Times March 27, 2013 Choe Sang-Hun live https://web.archive.org/web/20130331002431/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/world/asia/north-korea-shuts-last-remaining-hotline-to-south.html March 31, 2013 March 28 – Two U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bombers flew roundtrip from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to the skies over the Korean Peninsula where they unloaded inert munitions on a South Korean bombing range. Flying nonstop with the assistance of in-flight refuelers, Pentagon officials called this mission a clear demonstration of "the United States' ability to conduct long range, precision strikes quickly and at will". A flight of seven B-1B Lancer bombers was also deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. March 28 - The international hotel chain Kempinski announced that it was cancelling plans to open the Ryugyong Hotel. The tallest building in Pyongyang, the hotel has been under construction since 1987, but has never opened.O'Carroll Chad Kempinski Freezes 'Hotel Of Doom' Plans In North Korea NK News 2013-03-28 https://www.nknews.org/2013/03/kempinski-freezes-hotel-of-doom-plans-in-north-korea/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160208115730/https://www.nknews.org/2013/03/kempinski-freezes-hotel-of-doom-plans-in-north-korea/ 2016-02-08 live 2015-12-31 March 30 – North Korea declared a 'state of war' against South Korea. A North Korean statement promised "stern physical actions" against "any provocative act". North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that rockets were ready to be fired at American bases in the Pacific. This was in response to two nuclear-capable American B-2 stealth bombers flying over the Korean peninsula on March 28. The day before North Korea's declaration, the United States Department of Defense said, "The United States is fully capable of defending itself and our allies against a North Korean attack. We are firmly committed to the defense of South Korea and Japan."MacAskill Ewen US warns North Korea of increased isolation if threats escalate further https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/29/us-condemns-north-korea-threats The Guardian April 5, 2013 Washington, D.C. March 29, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130925075410/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/29/us-condemns-north-korea-threats September 25, 2013 Williamson Lucy North Korea enters 'state of war' with South https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21979127 BBC April 5, 2013 Seoul March 30, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130330013512/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21979127 March 30, 2013 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/29/kim-jongun-missiles-standby-attack-us North Korea says it is ready to launch strike against US bases March 29, 2013 March 30, 2013 The Guardian London Tania Branigan live https://web.archive.org/web/20130926123236/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/29/kim-jongun-missiles-standby-attack-us September 26, 2013 March 31 – Two U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor stealth fighters were deployed to Osan Air Base, the main U.S. Air Force base in South Korea, from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The aircraft are on static display at Osan Air Base as part of the Foal Eagle exercise to provide bilateral training for the US and the Republic of Korea military and to provide South Korean senior leaders with an orientation to the aircraft, which are an advanced capability available for the defense of South Korea," Pentagon spokesman George Little said on April 1.U.S. F-22 stealth jets join South Korea drills amid saber-rattling https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-usa-f-idUSBRE92U09V20130331 March 31, 2013 April 6, 2013 Reuters Paul Eckert live https://web.archive.org/web/20130405121835/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/31/us-korea-north-usa-f-idUSBRE92U09V20130331 April 5, 2013 Exercise 'Foal Eagle' features in efforts to deter North Korea http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065977804&channel=defence April 4, 2013 April 6, 2013 Janes April thumb|Estimated maximum ranges for North Korean missiles April 2 – North Korea said it would restart a nuclear reactor capable of producing plutonium at the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center, which was closed after six-party talks in 2007.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-korea-vows-to-restart-yongbyon-nuclear-complex-capable-of-making-bombs-worth-of-plutonium-per-year/ North Korea vows to restart Yongbyon nuclear complex, capable of making bomb's worth of plutonium per year CBS News April 2, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20131120050814/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57577407/north-korea-vows-to-restart-yongbyon-nuclear-complex-capable-of-making-bombs-worth-of-plutonium-per-year/ November 20, 2013 The IT webzine BGR carried an article stating that hacker group Anonymous had started Operation North Korea, calling for 'controversial leader Kim Jong-un [to] resign', 'install free democracy' 'abandon its nuclear ambitions', 'uncensored Internet access', etc. The hackers also proclaimed that if the North Korean government does not accede to their demand, they will wage "Cyber War."http://bgr.com/2013/04/02/anonymous-north-korea-cyber-warefare-410854/ Anonymous: North Korea targeted by hacking group BGR April 2, 2013 April 9, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130411082549/http://bgr.com/2013/04/02/anonymous-north-korea-cyber-warefare-410854/ April 11, 2013 April 3 – North Korea closed entry to the Kaesong Industrial Region to South Koreans. The South Koreans already there were allowed to leave (most stayed voluntarily to continue working).https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22011207 North Korea blocks South workers from Kaesong zone BBC April 3, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150714191656/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22011207 July 14, 2015 The Kaesong Industrial Region remaining open had previously been seen as a sign that the crisis was not as serious as the rhetoric suggested. The New York Times reported following the closure that "The fate of Kaesong is seen as a crucial test of how far North Korea is willing to take its recent threats against the South. Its continued operation was often seen as a sign that Pyongyang's verbal militancy was not necessarily matched by its actions."https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/world/asia/north-korean-sites-are-down-in-possible-cyberattacks.html North Korea Threatens to Close Factories It Runs With South The New York Times March 30, 2013 Choe Sang-Hun Gerry Mullany live https://web.archive.org/web/20150922123331/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/world/asia/north-korean-sites-are-down-in-possible-cyberattacks.html September 22, 2015 Kaesong was briefly closed three times in 2009.http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=100&oid=001&aid=0006182728 Naver 北, 2009, three times in the Kaesong Industrial Complex and the passage blocked The Pentagon ordered a U.S. Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) advanced ballistic missile defense battery to be deployed to Guam within the next few weeks. The THAAD missile is designed to intercept the Theatre Ballistic Missile (TBM), and consists of a SRBM, a MRBM, and an IRBM. It intercepts missiles during the descent phase at an altitude higher than the current U.S. Army shorter range Patriot missile, that can intercept a TBM only during the terminal (final) phase of flight.U.S. sending defensive missiles to Guam https://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/03/world/asia/guam-u-s-missiles/index.html CNN April 5, 2013 April 3, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130406050940/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/03/world/asia/guam-u-s-missiles/index.html April 6, 2013 MacAskill Ewen North Korea nuclear threats prompt US missile battery deployment to Guam https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/apr/03/us-missile-defence-system-guam-north-korea The Guardian April 5, 2013 Justin McCurry Washington, D.C. and Baengnyeong Island April 3, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20131214115441/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/apr/03/us-missile-defence-system-guam-north-korea December 14, 2013 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke destroyer 0 guided-missile destroyer Decatur DDG-73 6 equipped with the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (Aegis BMD) also was sent to the Western Pacific near the Korean Peninsula, to join another destroyer, John S. McCain DDG-56 6, to perform a ballistic missile defense mission in response to growing threats. A third destroyer, Fitzgerald, is also available. These ships are capable of carrying RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) Block IA anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs). The latest generation of Standard missile, the RIM-174 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) or Standard Extended Range Active Missile (Standard ERAM), with its advanced active radar seeker, can also be deployed on these warships. SM-6 is capable of defending against a TBM in their terminal phase of flight at an altitude up to 33 km ft and is now superseding RIM-156 Standard Missile 2 Extended Range (SM-2ER) Block IV as U.S. Navy terminal phase TBM interceptor. The Navy received the SM-6 into service in February 2013.Mitchell Andrea North Korea suspends entry by South Koreans to Kaesong industrial zone http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/02/17564501-north-korea-suspends-entry-by-south-koreans-to-kaesong-industrial-zone NBCNews.com April 6, 2013 Jim Miklaszewski and Ian Johnston April 2, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130405064314/http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/02/17564501-north-korea-suspends-entry-by-south-koreans-to-kaesong-industrial-zone April 5, 2013 U.S. Department of Defense spokesman George Little denied reports that a Sea-Based X-band radar (SBX radar), a floating radar used to track an adversary's missiles as part of a Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) ballistic missile defense system, was being deployed to the waters off Japan, saying no decisions had been made about what would be done with the radar once at-sea testing in the region was finished.U.S. deploys warship as tensions over North Korea rise https://news.yahoo.com/u-deploys-second-warship-north-korea-tensions-rise-165842511.html Reuters April 6, 2013 April 2, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130406012445/http://news.yahoo.com/u-deploys-second-warship-north-korea-tensions-rise-165842511.html April 6, 2013 The North Korean military said it had "ratified" a merciless attack against the United States, potentially involving a "cutting-edge" nuclear strike, and that war could break out "today or tomorrow".http://news.sky.com/story/1073563/north-korea-warns-of-merciless-nuclear-strike Sky News North Korea warns of merciless nuclear strike April 5 – Multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Russia, and Sweden (who provides limited consular services for the United States in North Koreahttp://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_988.html U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Country Specific Information dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140102201502/http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_988.html 2014-01-02 2015-05-27 ), were warned by North Korea https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-22045245 North Korea warns foreign embassies to prepare escape - BBC News BBC News 5 April 2013 2015-05-27 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150817000647/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-22045245 2015-08-17 that they should evacuate their embassies by April 10.http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/north-korea-warns-it-cannot-protect-embassies-after-april-10-350633 NDTV North Korea warns it cannot protect embassies after April 10 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140811054713/http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/north-korea-warns-it-cannot-protect-embassies-after-april-10-350633 2014-08-11 http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/04/17605085-north-korea-foreign-embassy-staff-may-not-be-safe-if-theres-war nbcnews.com North Korea: Foreign embassy staff may not be safe if there's war live https://web.archive.org/web/20150527122955/http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/04/17605085-north-korea-foreign-embassy-staff-may-not-be-safe-if-theres-war 2015-05-27 The UK embassy stated they had no plans to do so.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22037008 BBC News 'No plans to withdraw' UK diplomats from North Korea April 5, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150414130917/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22037008 April 14, 2015 South Korea dispatched two Sejong the Great destroyer 0 guided-missile destroyers equipped with Aegis combat system to watch both sides of the peninsula for a possible North Korean missile launch Yonhap news agency reported, citing Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy official sources. These ships are outfitted with the powerful AN/SPY-1D radar capable of detecting ballistic missiles and accurately tracking their trajectories as soon as North Korea launches them. However they cannot yet intercept the incoming ballistic missiles using their primary air defense weapon consisting of 80 RIM-66 Standard Missile 2 Medium Range (SM-2MR) Block IIIA and IIIB missiles. There are no confirmed reports that South Korea had bought RIM-156 Standard Missile 2 Extended Range (SM-2ER) Block IV missile, the newer version of Standard missile capable of intercepting ballistic missiles during their terminal phase of flight. SM-2ER Block IV has been deployed on U.S. Navy guided-missiles cruisers and destroyers equipped with Aegis combat system for many years.Embassies face decisions as tensions rise in North Korea https://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/05/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html CNN April 6, 2013 April 5, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130406192403/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/05/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html April 6, 2013 South Korean Destroyers Watch for Possible North Korean Missile Launch http://navaltoday.com/2013/04/05/south-korean-destroyers-watch-for-possible-north-korean-missile-launch/ Navaltoday.com April 6, 2013 April 5, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130409071527/http://navaltoday.com/2013/04/05/south-korean-destroyers-watch-for-possible-north-korean-missile-launch/ April 9, 2013 With North Korea prepared for launching missiles and South Korea placing naval destroyers on its coasts, tensions in the Korean peninsula remain at a heightened state.Mullen Jethro Embassies face decisions as tensions rise in North Korea https://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/05/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html CNN April 6, 2013 Barbara Starr and Laura Smith-Spark April 5, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130409004249/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/05/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html April 9, 2013 Anticipating the upcoming North Korea's missile test the U.S. set to deploy a RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) surveillance aircraft to Japan to boost surveillance capabilities over North Korea. The Global Hawk will be stationed at Misawa Air Base in northern Japan. The U.S. military informed Japan last month about plans to deploy the plane between June and September but may bring the date forward, it said, following reports about North Korea's preparations for missile launches. April 6 – The Foreign Ministry of Germany stated that their embassy in Pyongyang will continue working, but it will be evaluated regularly for security and exposure. The United Kingdom reassured that they are staying and Sweden and France have also stated that they have no plans for evacuation. However Russia is considering the evacuation of staff due to the tensions.Brumfield Ben Diplomatic and missile drama in North Korea https://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/06/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html CNN April 6, 2013 Barbara Starr April 6, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130406182725/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/06/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html April 6, 2013 April 7 – The Pentagon announced that the Minuteman III missile test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, which was planned for April 9, would be postponed. The test was not associated with the North Korea crisis, but the United States decided to hold off "given recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula," said a Department of Defense official.Lawrence Chris Official: U.S. delays missile test to avoid 'misperceptions' by North Korea https://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/06/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html CNN April 7, 2013 Chelsea Carter April 7, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130406192354/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/06/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html April 6, 2013 April 9 – North Korean workers did not report to work at the Kaesong industrial zone.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-kaesong-idUSBRE93716C20130409 North Korea workers don't report for work at joint industrial park: report Christine Kim Reuters Seoul April 9, 2013 April 9, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130412043313/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/09/us-korea-north-kaesong-idUSBRE93716C20130409 April 12, 2013 The North Korean Government removed 50,000 workers from the Kaesong industrial park, which effectively shut down all activities.N. Korea Urgers Foreigners to Flee From S. Korea The Express April 10, 2013 6 North Korea warned all foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to evacuate, stating that the two nations were on the verge of nuclear war.The Associated Press https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-korea-urges-foreigners-to-leave-south-korea-1.1314913 North Korea urges foreigners to leave South Korea – World – CBC News Cbc.ca April 9, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130409134421/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/04/09/north-korea-warning-evacuation-tensions.html April 9, 2013 April 20 – North Korea accepted China's offer for dialogue.http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2013/04/20/0401000000AEN20130420000900315.HTML N. Korea accepts China's offer for dialogue: Japanese newspaper ko Yonhap News Agency 2013-04-21 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130422225915/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2013/04/20/0401000000AEN20130420000900315.HTML 2013-04-22 April 26 – South Korea announced that it would withdraw its remaining workers from the Kaesong Industrial Region to protect their safety after the North Korean government rejects talks.http://www.dw.de/south-korea-to-withdraw-workers-from-north-koreas-kaesong-complex/a-16774320 South Korea to withdraw workers from North Korea's Kaesong complex | News | DW.DE | 26 April 2013 DW.DE 2013-04-30 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140110044051/http://www.dw.de/south-korea-to-withdraw-workers-from-north-koreas-kaesong-complex/a-16774320 10 January 2014 April 29 – All but seven South Korean workers leave the Kaesong Industrial Region.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22334251 BBC South Korea says all but seven workers left Kaesong 2013-04-29 2013-04-30 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130501235341/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22334251 2013-05-01 April 30 – The annual Foal Eagle joint military drills between South Korea and the United States came to a close with both nations continuously monitoring the situation on the Korean peninsula.http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/30/world/asia/south-korea-us-drills/index.html CNN South Korea: Joint military drills with U.S. over, but vigilance on North remains KJ Kwon 2013-04-30 2013-04-30 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130503092909/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/30/world/asia/south-korea-us-drills/index.html 2013-05-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22348488 BBC News – US and South Korea wrap up "Foal Eagle" military drills Bbc.co.uk 1970-01-01 2013-04-30 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130430072952/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22348488 2013-04-30 May May 1 – North Korea's Supreme Court sentenced Kenneth Bae to 15 years hard labor for "committing hostile acts".Kenneth Bae Sentenced: American Sentenced To 15 Years Hard Labor For Crimes Against North Korea L http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/01/kenneth-bae-sentenced-north-korea_n_3197543.html Huffington Post 2 May 2013 May 1, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130502162004/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/01/kenneth-bae-sentenced-north-korea_n_3197543.html 2 May 2013 North Korea provided no evidence against Baehttp://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/05/20135224636174632.html North Korea sentences US citizen to jail – Asia-Pacific Al Jazeera English 2011-10-04 2013-05-02 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130502054505/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/05/20135224636174632.html 2013-05-02 but it was reported by multiple news organisations that he had taken pictures of starving North Korean children.http://www.theweek.co.uk/world-news/north-korea/52815/kenneth-bae-north-korea-hard-labour American Kenneth Bae, or Pae Jun-ho, gets 15 years' hard labour in North Korea| North Korea News | The Week UK Theweek.co.uk 2013-05-02 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130505165708/http://www.theweek.co.uk/world-news/north-korea/52815/kenneth-bae-north-korea-hard-labour 2013-05-05 Gale Alastair https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324266904578457791482894864 North Korea Sentences U.S. Citizen to 15 Years Hard Labor – WSJ.com Online.wsj.com 2013-05-02Lucy Williamson https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22385151 BBC News – US urges N Korea to grant amnesty to Kenneth Bae Bbc.co.uk 1970-01-01 2013-05-02 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130502201338/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22385151 2013-05-02 May 3 – The remaining seven South Korean workers at Kaesong Industrial Region left.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22396484 Last South Korean workers leave Kaesong zone in North bbc.co.uk May 3, 2013 2013-05-03 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130503142639/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22396484 May 3, 2013 The Kaesong Industrial Complex, the last symbol of inter-Korean relations, was shut down. North Korea stated that South Korea was fully culpable for the shutdown, and claimed that any finished products left at the Kaesong Complex would belong to the North. May 15 – The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank, three of the Big Four banks of China, halted all financial transactions between China and North Korea.Simon Rabinovitch, China banks rein in support for North Korea https://web.archive.org/web/20130812030749/http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9bb568b0-bba0-11e2-82df-00144feab7de.html 2013-08-12 , Financial Times (May 13, 2013).http://english.mubasher.info/portal/CASE/getDetailsStory.html?goToHomePageParam=true&storyId=2316528 More Chinese banks stop transactions with N.Korea – Mubasher English.mubasher.info 2013-05-11 2013-05-18 The fourth Big Four bank, the Bank of China, had taken the same step several days before.Keith Bradsher and Nick Cumming-Bruce, China Cuts Ties With Key North Korean Bank https://web.archive.org/web/20161228094430/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/world/asia/china-cuts-ties-with-north-korean-bank.html 2016-12-28 , New York Times (May 7, 2013). May 18 – North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the Sea of Japan. The first two missiles were shot in the morning, while the third was in the afternoon.http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/05/18/25/0301000000AEN20130518002500315F.HTML Yonhap News Agency N. Korea launches three short-range guided missiles: defense ministry 2013-05-18 2013-05-18 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130607144317/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/05/18/25/0301000000AEN20130518002500315F.HTML 2013-06-07 https://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/18/world/asia/north-korea-missiles/index.html Report: North Korea launches short-range missiles CNN Laura Smith-Spark 2013-05-18 2013-05-18 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130610105645/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/18/world/asia/north-korea-missiles/index.html 2013-06-10 The missiles were launched from the same location where two missiles had been displayed, fueled, and then removed weeks before.http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130518000115 N. Korea launches three short-range missiles KoreaHerald 2013-05-18 2013-05-18 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130615031917/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130518000115 2013-06-15 May 19 – North Korea launched a fourth rocket that landed in the Sea of Japan.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/05/2013519151656669914.html N Korea again fires short-range missile – Asia-Pacific Al Jazeera English 2011-10-04 2013-05-19 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130519173650/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/05/2013519151656669914.html 2013-05-19 Jiang Yaxian, Chinese counselor to North Korea, told the state news agency Xinhua that North Korea had seized a Dalian-based private vessel in waters between China and the Korean peninsula on the evening of May 5. The owner of the ship, Yu Xuejun, and Chinese authorities are seeking the boat's release. Chinese state media reported that North Korea is demanding 600,000 yuan (US$97,600) for the safe return of the ship and its crew of 16.Adam Jourdan, China seeks release of fishing boat seized by North Korea https://web.archive.org/web/20150929105147/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/19/us-china-northkorea-idUSBRE94I09620130519 2015-09-29 (May 19, 2013), Reuters. May 20 – North Korea launched short-range projectiles that landed in waters off the country's eastern coast.North Korea fires sixth missile in three days https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-missiles-idUSBRE94I04720130520 Reuters 20 May 2013 May 20, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130520171712/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/20/us-korea-north-missiles-idUSBRE94I04720130520 20 May 2013 After Chinese protests, North Korea releases 16 fishermen after demanding a ransom.North Korea released detained Chinese sailors: Xinhua http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20130521-424212.html 22 May 2013 Asia One 21 May 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130619203207/http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20130521-424212.html 19 June 2013 June June 6 – It was reported that North Korea proposed official talks with South Korea regarding the Kaesong Industrial Region.North Korea proposes talks with South http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/06/20136632935691191.html 6 June 2013 Aljazeera 6 June 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130606171443/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/06/20136632935691191.html 6 June 2013 North and South Korea tentatively agree to talks on shuttered industrial zone https://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/05/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html 6 June 2013 CNN 6 June 2013 Jethro Mullen K.J. Kwon live https://web.archive.org/web/20131103063946/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/05/world/asia/koreas-tensions/index.html 3 November 2013 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22793424 BBC News – North and South Korea 'agree Kaesong talks' Bbc.co.uk 1970-01-01 2013-06-06 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130606103856/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22793424 2013-06-06 The South Korean government immediately accepted the proposal.Seoul says yes to peace talks offer from North Korea https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/world/seoul-says-yes-to-peace-talks-offer-from-north-korea/news-story/5e005eac858ab1e932422724aa638c23 6 June 2013 The Australian 7 June 2013 Rick Wallace live subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20140319044057/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/seoul-says-yes-to-peace-talks-offer-from-north-korea/story-e6frg6so-1226658940838?net_sub_uid=44933799 19 March 2014 June 19 – China and North Korea called for the resumption of six-party talks.http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/19/world/asia/nk-china-nuclear-dialogue/index.html North Korea, China want to resume nuclear talks CNN June 19, 2013 July 6, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130702111208/http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/19/world/asia/nk-china-nuclear-dialogue/index.html July 2, 2013 July July 3 – North Korea restored the Seoul–Pyongyang hotline.https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iRli-7iMtzMkzvND7crBKbcmQ5Dw?docId=CNG.cc86cf81d020fbfd971ca22cc7412101.501 N. Korea restores hotline with South: Seoul officials AFP via Google Lim Chang-Won (AFP) July 3, 2013 July 4, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140117140235/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iRli-7iMtzMkzvND7crBKbcmQ5Dw?docId=CNG.cc86cf81d020fbfd971ca22cc7412101.501 January 17, 2014 July 6 – Following a 15-hour meeting on the North Korean side of Panmunjom, six North and South Korean officials agreed on the reopening the Kaesong industrial complex.http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/06/world/asia/koreas-talks/index.html Koreas start talks on reopening joint industrial factory K.J. Kwon CNN July 6, 2013 July 6, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130709020149/http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/06/world/asia/koreas-talks/index.html July 9, 2013 Kaesong talks: North and South Korea reach agreement https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23208617 8 July 2013 BBC News 7 July 2013 Lucy Williamson live https://web.archive.org/web/20130707233531/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23208617 7 July 2013 August August 14 – Delegates signed a five-point plan in regard to the reopening of the Kaesong Industrial Complex. A date for the recommencement of operations at the complex was not announced.Koreas reach deal to reopen Kaesong https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/world/koreas-reach-deal-to-reopen-kaesong/news-story/74ab481b1800c48a4f490fadd172afd9 15 August 2013 The Australian 15 August 2013 Rick Wallace live subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20140515045504/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/koreas-reach-deal-to-reopen-kaesong/story-e6frg6so-1226697308362?net_sub_uid=44933799 15 May 2014 September September 10 – The South Korean Ministry of Unification announced in a press release that Kaesong would reopen on September 16, 2013, for a limited "test run".http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/10/world/asia/koreas-kaesong-reopening/ North Korea, South Korea to reopen Kaesong industrial park next week CNN September 11, 2013 September 11, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20130914085317/http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/10/world/asia/koreas-kaesong-reopening September 14, 2013 October October 8 – North Korea put its army on alert and warned the United States of a "horrible disaster".https://www.reuters.com/article/us-korea-north-idUSBRE9960ZW20131008 North Korea puts army on alert, warns U.S. of 'horrible disaster' Reuters October 8, 2013 October 8, 2013 October 21 – North Korea warned South Korea of "merciless firing" if it continued to develop non-explosive shells that contain anti-Pyongyang leaflets.http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/n.-korea-warns-of-merciless-firing-against-s.-korea North Korea warns of 'merciless firing' to South October 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 The Malay Mail live https://web.archive.org/web/20131022040304/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/n.-korea-warns-of-merciless-firing-against-s.-korea October 22, 2013 November November 12 – senior North Korean official Kim Tae-gil threatened the United States, South Korea and Japan with a "nuclear catastrophe".http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/yonhap-news-agency/131112/n-korea-warns-us-s-korea-japan-nuclear-catastrophe November 12, 2013 November 12, 2013 GlobalPost N. Korea warns U.S., S. Korea, Japan of 'nuclear catastrophe' live https://web.archive.org/web/20131113001024/http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/yonhap-news-agency/131112/n-korea-warns-us-s-korea-japan-nuclear-catastrophe November 13, 2013 December December 12 – Jang Song-thaek, Kim Jong Un's uncle is executed.Yonhap News Agency, "N. Korea executes leader's uncle for 'treason': KCNA", 13 December 2013. Deaths February 17 – Kim Rak-hui, Vice Premier of North Korea (b. 1933).July 2026 November 5 – Kim Pyong-ryul, President of the Supreme Court of North Korea (b. 1930).5 November 2013 Kim Jong Un Sends Wreath to Bier of Kim Pyong Ryul http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2013/201311/news05/20131105-26ee.html 31 July 2026 www.kcna.co.jp December 12 – Jang Song Thaek, Vice Chairman of the National Defense Commission (b. 1946).Branigan Tania 2013-12-13 North Korea executes Kim Jong-un's uncle as 'traitor' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/13/north-korea-executes-kim-jong-un-uncle-jang-song-thaek 2026-07-31 The Guardian en-GB 0261-3077 December 13 – Kim Kuk-thae, Chairman of the Inspection Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (b. 1924).15 December 2013 Kim Kuk Thae Dies http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2013/201312/news15/20131215-09ee.html 31 July 2026 www.kcna.co.jp References North Korea 30em Further reading Lee Hong Yung North Korea in 2013: Economy, Executions, and Nuclear Brinksmanship Asian Survey 54 1 2014 89–100 0004-4687 10.1525/as.2014.54.1.89 2013 North Korea Category:Years of the 21st century in North Korea Category:2010s in North Korea North Korea North