North Korean Parliamentary Elections: Expected and Delayed
2019 Elections
The most recent parliamentary elections in North Korea were held on March 10, 2019, resulting in the election of a new Supreme People's Assembly.
2024 Elections
Expected Elections
Parliamentary elections were expected to be held in North Korea in March or April 2024, as per previous election cycles.
Delayed or Canceled
However, due to a lack of communication from North Korean authorities, it is believed that the 2024 elections may have been delayed or canceled.
Kim Jong-un's Absence
In the 2019 elections, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not stand for the Supreme People's Assembly, marking the first time a North Korean ruler had not done so.
Dissenting Votes
In a rare occurrence, North Korea acknowledged dissenting votes in the recent elections. However, analysts have dismissed this as an attempt to project an image of democratic practices within the country.
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