Kim Skips 2019 Elections for Supreme People's Assembly
South Korean Presidential Election Aftermath
High Voter Turnout in Regional Elections
SEOUL, South Korea - In a surprising turn of events, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not stand for election to the country's rubber-stamp legislature, the Supreme People's Assembly, in 2019. This move has sparked speculation about the reasons behind his decision.
According to the North's state media, Kim focused his attention on reporting the results of Sunday's election for deputies to regional people's assemblies. The Central Election Committee reported on March 12, 2019, that the voter turnout for the election was a remarkable 99.99%, a figure that has been met with skepticism by some observers.
Meanwhile, in South Korea, the presidential election was a bitterly contested affair, with Moon Jae-in emerging victorious. His victory has raised hopes for a thaw in relations between the two Koreas, although it remains to be seen whether any significant progress can be made.
The political landscape on the Korean Peninsula is in a state of flux, with the actions of both Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in having the potential to shape the future of the region.
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