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The following lists events that happened in 2012 in North Korea.

• Premier: Choe Yong-rim
• Supreme Leader: Kim Jong-un

• February 29 - A meeting with the U.S. in Beijing has North Korea apparently agreeing to suspend its Yongbyon uranium enrichment operations, invite IAEA monitors, and refrain from launching long-range missiles and nuclear testing, in exchange for American food aid, which immediately falls apart following an immediate rocket launch and the appearance off ICBM trucks at a Pyongyang military parade.^[1]

• April 12 - Despite warnings by U.S. President Barack Obama that Jong-Un has nothing to gain from provocations, Pyongyang proceeds to launch a satellite launching rocket, which disintegrates in mid-air.^[2][3]

• Kim visits the Kaemori artillery unit in recognition of the second year anniversary of the November 23, 2010 bombardment of Yeonpyeong, reminding them to be ready to fight a “sacred war” against Seoul, ahead of a USAF/ROKAF annual war games exercises to be conducted. Jong-Un calls the exercises; a “war rehearsal” to invade.^[3]

• Pyongyang claims to have developed missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland.^[3]

• Pyongyang announces plans to launch another satellite into space. The launch is delayed by two days due to technical issues, the satellite is successfully launched. Pyongyang declares the mission a success.^[3]

• Frank, Rüdiger (2013). "North Korea in 2012: Domestic Politics, the Economy and Social Issues". Korea 2013: Politics, Economy and Society. BRILL Publishers. ISBN 978-9004262973.
• Lee, Hong Yung (2013). "North Korea in 2012: Kim Jong Un's Succession". Asian Survey. 53 (1): 176–183. doi:10.1525/as.2013.53.1.176. ISSN 0004-4687.