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North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
Primaries in Pyongyang? Decoding North Korea’s electoral reforms
New law does little to make elections free, but allowing two candidates marks small step toward greater citizen input
North Korea expels inter-Korean policy head from politburo in sign of infighting
Ri Son Gwon’s demotion points to disagreements over policy toward Seoul, while purged officials return to top positions
North Korea goes viral: How Seoul’s unification minister spread rumor as fact
Analysis of over 5,400 YouTube videos sheds light on direction of inter-Korean policy under Kim Yung-ho
What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
Top military man Pak Jong Chon and premier Kim Tok Hun both appeared out until suddenly showing up alongside the leader
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control
Why North Korea is one of the only nations to use force to defend its EEZ claims
DPRK has long imposed extreme restrictions over its exclusive economic zone, leading to violent encounters in past
Kim Jong Un promotes democracy in North Korea — on his terms
Leader’s silence at plenum appears tied to effort to limit his own role, a move that may paradoxically empower him
