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North Korea Sees 99.99% Voter Turnout in Assembly Elections

3/16/2026

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North Korea held elections for the Supreme People's Assembly on March 15, 2026, with nearly 99.99% turnout, according to KCNA.
Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, voted at a coal mine and highlighted coal's role in the economy and his five-year plan.
North Koreans abroad also voted.
The assembly approves policies and appoints top officials, but its decisions are largely formalities because the Workers' Party holds ultimate authority.

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North Korea held elections for the Supreme People's Assembly on March 15, 2026, with nearly 99.99% turnout, according to KCNA.
Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, voted at a coal mine and highlighted coal's role in the economy and his five-year plan.
North Koreans abroad also voted.
The assembly approves policies and appoints top officials, but its decisions are largely formalities because the Workers' Party holds ultimate authority.