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North Korea: Kim Jong Un's Party Wins Landslide Victory with 99.93%

Published March 18, 2026, 08:17
North Korea: Kim Jong Un's Party Wins Landslide Victory with 99.93%

In North Korea, the ruling party of Kim Jong Un achieved a landslide victory, receiving 99.93% of the vote in the elections for the Supreme People's Assembly, with a turnout of 99.99%. The process is internationally characterized as formal and without real political competition. Kim Jong Un was not a candidate, but is expected to be reappointed as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission. At the same time, the role of his sister, Kim Yo-jong, is being strengthened, as she has been promoted to a senior position in the Central Committee of the party and is considered a potential successor. The election result provoked ironic comments on social media, with emphasis on the 0.07% who did not vote for the regime.