Reports suggest that more than 70 per cent of the deputies in the new assembly are new faces, indicating a significant reshuffle within the political structure
Observers expect Kim Jong Un to be re-elected as head of the State Affairs Commission, reaffirming his leadership.
North Korea has reported an overwhelming victory for leader Kim Jong Un in its 2026 parliamentary elections.
According to reports cited by Yonhap News Agency, the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and its allies secured 99.93 per cent of the vote and won every seat in the parliament, reported the ANI.
The elections, held on March 15, recorded a turnout of 99.99 per cent.
The vote was conducted to select members of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.
The newly elected assembly is expected to hold its first session soon in Pyongyang.
During the session, lawmakers will decide on state leadership positions and discuss a major revision of the country’s constitution.
Focus on leadership and constitution
State media, including the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), reported that the session will formally address the election of the president of the State Affairs and changes to the Socialist Constitution, according to the ANI.
Observers expect Kim Jong Un to be re-elected as head of the State Affairs Commission, reaffirming his leadership.
Possible policy and strategic changes
One of the key issues expected to be discussed is whether North Korea will formally define its relationship with South Korea as hostile in its constitution.
Experts are also watching closely for any new policy directions from Kim regarding foreign relations, the news agency reported.
Major changes in parliamentary members
Reports suggest that more than 70 per cent of the deputies in the new assembly are new faces, indicating a significant reshuffle within the political structure, as per the ANI.
Analysts believe this move is aimed at strengthening Kim’s control over the government.
Key figures in the new assembly
Among the 687 deputies elected are senior officials such as Kim Yo-jong, the leader’s sister, and Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, as per the ANI.
Senior aide Jo Yong-won is expected to take a leading role in the assembly.
Meanwhile, former senior figure Choe Ryong-hae was not included in the new list of deputies.
Questions over electoral process
Although state media reported that 0.07 per cent of voters opposed the candidates, international observers widely view North Korean elections as controlled and largely symbolic.
The parliament is often described as a body that approves decisions already made by the ruling leadership.
(with ANI inputs)
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