1893-1976
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1912- 1994
1898- 1976
1879- 1953
1893- 1976
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March 12, 1981
The Soviet Union continues talks with the DPRK regarding economic issues. The Soviet Union extends North Korea's credit, yet continues to defer the construction of the repeatedly requested power plant. Sino-Korean relations are also criticized.
April 30, 1981
A North Korean delegations visits technical universities and colleges in Czechoslovakia and the GDR. North Korea urgently seeks to send post-graduate students and trainees to study in fields related to nuclear physics, laser technology, etc.
March 7, 1983
The DPRK asks Hungary to train Korean experts on the operation and management of a nuclear power plant.
April 6, 1983
Hungary politely defers North Korea's request for training on a nuclear power plant to the Soviets.
July 28, 1983
At the Soviet-Korean Intergovernmental Economic, Technical, and Scientific Consultative Commission, the Soviets decline to extend technological cooperation with the Koreans until the DPRK is part of relevant international agreements.
August 4, 1983
The Bulgarian Embassy in North Korea urges the DPRK to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty. North Korea won't commit, citing presence of US nuclear weapons in South Korea
March 9, 1985
The Soviet Union and DPRK enter negotiations to build a nuclear power plant, and "practically reach a preliminary agreement." North Korea views the construction as being a means of increasing economic and political prestige.
October 19, 1986
Kim Il Sung and Honecker discuss diplomatic relations between East Germany and North Korea and the domestic economic and political situation in North Korea.
May 30, 1988
Negotiations continue at the Soviet-Korean Intergovernmental Economic, Technical, and Scientific Commission on the construction of a nuclear power plant in North Korea. No agreement is reached on selecting a construction site.
June 26, 1954
The Chinese, Vietnamese, and Soviet delegations meet to discuss the division of zones in Indochina.