title: 1981 in North Korea
text: # 1981 in North Korea
  
  Events from the year 1981 in North Korea.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * Premier: Li Jong-ok
  * Supreme Leader: Kim Il Sung
  * President: Kim Il Sung
  * Vice President: Kang Ryang-uk (alongside Pak Song-chol and Kim Il)
  
  ## Births
  
  * 14 August - Ri Kyong-sok.
  * 3 November - Song Jong-sun
  