North Korea announced on March 18, 2026, that Kim Jong Un secured a 99.93% mandate in the parliamentary elections held on March 15.
Election Overview
The Supreme People’s Assembly poll saw 99.99% voter turnout, approving all 687 pre-selected candidates from the Workers’ Party slate. Only 0.07% votes rejected candidates, maintaining the regime’s tradition of unanimous support.
Kim’s Role
Kim voted publicly in Sunchon, highlighting priorities like coal industry growth. This follows his February re-election as party general secretary, solidifying control amid nuclear focus.
Global Perspective
These results reflect North Korea’s controlled system, ensuring policy continuity on military strength and sanctions-defying development.
