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Kim Jong Un Wins 99.93% in Supreme Assembly Elections

3/19/2026

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un secured a 99.93% victory in the Supreme People's Assembly elections, with a 99.99% voter turnout.
The newly elected assembly will convene on March 22 to discuss a five-year policy plan, including amendments to the constitution and Kim Jong Un's nuclear ambitions.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been promoted within the party, signaling a generational leadership shift.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un secured a 99.93% victory in the Supreme People's Assembly elections, with a 99.99% voter turnout.
The newly elected assembly will convene on March 22 to discuss a five-year policy plan, including amendments to the constitution and Kim Jong Un's nuclear ambitions.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been promoted within the party, signaling a generational leadership shift.