Constitutional Development of the DPRK (1948–1992)

1. Soviet-backed North Korean state structures expand

   Aug 15, 1945Labels: Soviet occupation, Local committees

   • Britannica
   • GlobalSecurity

2. People’s Assembly of North Korea is formed

   Feb 21, 1947Labels: People s, Provincial committees

   • People s Assembly
   • People s Committee

3. Constitution-drafting committee is organized

   Nov 1, 1947Labels: Constitution Committee, People s

   • Constitution NK
   • People s Assembly

4. Draft constitution is discussed in mass consultations

   Feb 11, 1948Labels: Draft constitution, Mass consultation

   • Constitution NK

5. People’s Assembly adopts the draft DPRK constitution

   Jul 10, 1948Labels: People s, Draft constitution

   • Constitution NK
   • People s Assembly

6. Elections are held for the 1st SPA

   Aug 25, 1948Labels: Supreme People, Elections

   • 1st SPA
   • SPA

7. 1st SPA convenes to finalize state creation

   Sep 2, 1948Labels: 1st SPA, State creation

   • 1st SPA
   • Constitution NK

8. Founding constitution is adopted by the SPA

   Sep 8, 1948Labels: Founding constitution, Supreme People

   • Constitution NK
   • SPA

9. DPRK is proclaimed; government leadership is installed

   Sep 9, 1948Labels: DPRK proclamation, Kim Il

   • SPA
   • 1st Cabinet
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10. Socialist Constitution is ratified, replacing 1948 charter

    Dec 27, 1972Labels: Socialist Constitution, Central People

    • Constitution NK
    • ICNL
    • CPC

11. National Defense Commission chair role is established

    Dec 28, 1972Labels: National Defense, Presidency

    • State Affairs Pres
    • CPC

12. 1992 constitutional amendment reshapes ideology and defense governance

    Apr 9, 1992Labels: 1992 amendment, Juche ideology

    • Constitution NK
    • State Affairs Pres
    • Nautilus