US EditionNorth Korean state media announces 99.99% voter turnout in parliamentary elections
- KCNA reported that North Korea held an election for the Supreme People's Assembly on Sunday to select delegates, marking the first since 2019.
- After last month's party congress, the ruling Workers' Party renewed leadership and omitted Choe Ryong Hae from the central committee, signaling internal reshuffling ahead of the vote.
- Under North Korea's single-candidate system, voting finished by 6 p.m. Sunday with turnout at 99.99%, and North Koreans living in China and other socialist countries also cast ballots.
- The SPA is charged with approving the national budget and personnel for state organizations, but its approvals are largely formalities since the Workers' Party holds ultimate power.
- At a coal mine polling station, Kim Jong Un cast his ballot at the Chonsong Youth Coal Mine, stressed coal's economic role and the five-year plan, and voted for Jo Chol-ho while accompanied by Kim Jae-ryong, Ri Il-hwan, and Kim Yo-jong.
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North Korea is completely isolated from the rest of the world. It is ruled by dictator Kim Jong Un. Nevertheless, general elections are held there. Elections in North Korea are nothing short of extraordinary. So, let's understand how voting takes place there.
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