North Korea holds Supreme People's Assembly election, KCNA reports

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-16T04:46:01+00:00

North Korea held elections for the Supreme People's Assembly, with state media claiming a voter turnout of nearly 99.99%. Leader Kim Jong Un participated, emphasizing the importance of the coal industry for the economy. The assembly's role is largely formal, as the ruling Workers' Party holds ultimate authority.

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2026-03-16 04:46:01

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SEOUL, March 16 (Reuters) - North Korea held ‌an election for the Supreme People’s Assembly on Sunday, state media KCNA said, to select delegates to the legislature that formally approves state policy and appoints the ⁠country’s top officials.

Nearly 99.99% of eligible voters had cast their ballots as of 6 p.m. (0900 GMT) on Sunday, KCNA said.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un cast his ballot at a coal mine run by young workers, where he said the coal industry is essential to driving the country’s ‌economy ⁠and his five-year economic plan, the state media outlet said.

North Koreans living in China and other socialist countries also cast ballots, KCNA said.

The assembly legislates and ⁠manages policies in all areas of government, but its approval is only a formality for measures decided by the ruling Workers’ ⁠Party, which holds ultimate power. Kim rules the country as the general secretary of the ⁠Workers’ Party, president of the State Affairs Commission and supreme commander of the Armed Forces.

Reporting by Heejin Kim; Editing by Edmund Klamann

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