North Korea to Hold Vote for Rubber Stamp Parliament

North Korea has announced that it will hold elections for its rubber stamp parliament in March, the first such vote to take place under Kim Jong Un. The official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday the election for the Supreme People's Assembly will be held March 9. The election, held every five years, is largely a formality, with only one approved candidate standing in each district. However, because the body is composed of many top officials, the outcome will be watched...

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