2014 North Korean parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections in North Korea, creating the 13th Supreme People's Assembly, were held on 9 March 2014.[1]
Background[]
This was the first election since the assumption of Kim Jong-un as leader of the country as the leader of the Workers' Party of Korea, following the death of Kim Jong-il and the execution of Jang Song-thaek.
Outside observers claim the elections were an effective way to poll the population on their opinion on the government.[2] In addition, it functions as a way for the government to determine whether any of its citizens have illegally changed their voting district within the country, or if people have left the country. The North Korean Government does so by enforcing borders and surveillance, in order to make sure that the voter turnout is reflective of the population. If there are missing people, then the local workers and residents are found responsible, so local workers attempt to ensure order in their region.[3]
On 4 February, KCNA reported that a meeting of electorates in Paektusan Constituency 111 nominated WPK first secretary Kim Jong-un as deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly.[4] According to a report in the Rodong Sinmun, the meeting to select him took place in the presence of senior military heavyweights KPA General Political Department Director Choe Ryong-hae, Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army Ri Yong-gil, and Minister of the People's Armed Forces Jang Jong-nam.[5][6][7]
Voting practices and procedures[]
The purpose of elections in North Korea is to determine the location of voters[2] and in theory their political allegiance[2] as well as to fill parliament seats with new members who are loyal to Kim Jong-un.[2] Members of the Supreme People's Assembly are elected in single-member constituencies, with one approved candidate put forward in each constituency.[8] Large groups of voters are presented with a ballot while moving through a voting booth, on which there is a single box to tick a candidate's name.[9] Voters must stop to cross out the candidate, making the process a monitored event.[2] Voting is compulsory in North Korea.[10] Some North Koreans in China who defected to South Korea after the famine in their home country in the mid-1990s have said they did so because they feared punishment back home for failing to show up for parliamentary elections.[2]
Results[]
The main parties taking part were the Workers' Party of Korea, the Korean Social Democratic Party, the Chondoist Chongu Party as well as independent candidates.[11] All candidates were also members of the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland. While there are officially four parties in North Korean politics, each candidate must be approved by the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland, the dominant party in North Korean politics.
Alliance | Party | Votes | % | Seats |
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Democratic Front for the Reunification of Korea |
Workers' Party of Korea | 100 | 607 | |
Korean Social Democratic Party | 50 | |||
Chondoist Chongu Party | 22 | |||
General Association of Korean Residents in Japan | 5 | |||
Religious associations | 3 | |||
Total | 100 | 687 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 99.97 | – | ||
Source: IPU |
Elected members[]
The following were elected as members of parliament:[12]
- Electoral District (Mangyongdae): Pak Jong-nam
- Electoral District (Kwangbok):
- Electoral District (Phalkol): Yun Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Changhun):
- Electoral District (Kalrimkil):
- Electoral District (Chukjon): Ri Ul-sol
- Electoral District (Taephyong):
- Electoral District (Wonro):
- Electoral District (Kyongsang): Kim Kwang-chol
- Electoral District (Kyoku):
- Electoral District (Ryonhwa):
- Electoral District (Sochang):
- Electoral District (Phyongchon):
- Electoral District (Ansan): Ri Yong-sik
- Electoral District (Ponghak):
- Electoral District (Ryukkyo):
- Electoral District (Saemaul):
- Electoral District (Pothongkang):
- Electoral District (Ryukyong):
- Electoral District (Pulkunkori):
- Electoral District (Kaeson):
- Electoral District (Pipha): Cho Yon-jun
- Electoral District (Chonsung): O Kuk-ryol
- Electoral District (Kinmaul):
- Electoral District (Sosong):
- Electoral District (Changkyong):
- Electoral District (Hasin):
- Electoral District (Chungsin):
- Electoral District (Taesong): Thae Hyong-chol
- Electoral District (Ryonghung): Kim Yong-ju
- Electoral District (Anhak):
- Electoral District (Tongmun):
- Electoral District (Chongryu): Kim Myong-sik
- Electoral District (Munsu):
- Electoral District (Thabje): Ri Yong-mu
- Electoral District (Sakok):
- Electoral District (Tongdaewon): Choe Yong-rim
- Electoral District (Ryuldong):
- Electoral District (Sinri):
- Electoral District (Samma):
- Electoral District (Sonkyo):
- Electoral District (Tungme): Kim Yong-il
- Electoral District (Ryulkok):
- Electoral District (Yongje):
- Electoral District (Rakrang):
- Electoral District (Chongo):
- Electoral District (Chongbaek):
- Electoral District (Chungsong):
- Electoral District (Kwanmun): Kim Kyok-sik[a]
- Electoral District (Sungri): Kim Yang-kon
- Electoral District (Wonam):
- Electoral District (Ryongsong): Ri Song-hui
- Electoral District (Rimwon): Cha Hui-rim
- Electoral District (Ryongkung):
- Electoral District (Unha): Kim Yong-nam
- Electoral District (Oun): Choe Chun-sik
- Electoral District (Masan):
- Electoral District (Kwahak):
- Electoral District (Paesan): Pak Thae-song
- Electoral District (Sadong):
- Electoral District (Turu):
- Electoral District (Hyuam): Choe Thae-bok
- Electoral District (Rihyon):
- Electoral District (Ryokpho): Hong Son-ok
- Electoral District (Nungkum):
- Electoral District (Hyongjesan):
- Electoral District (Hadang):
- Electoral District (Hyongsan): Kim Jong-suk
- Electoral District (Sinmi): Kim Pong-chol
- Electoral District (Sunan):
- Electoral District (Sokbak):
- Electoral District (Samsok): Kim Phyong-hae
- Electoral District (Todok): Kim Yong-chun
- Electoral District (Kangnam):
- Electoral District (Yongjin):
- Electoral District (Kangdong):
- Electoral District (Ponghwa): Kim Yong-dae
- Electoral District (Samdung): Kim Yong-ho
- Electoral District (Hari):
- Electoral District (Hukryong):
- Electoral District (Munhwa):
- Electoral District (Phyongsong):
- Electoral District (Undok): An Myong-ok
- Electoral District (Ori): Kang Sok-ju
- Electoral District (Samhwa): Ro Tu-chol
- Electoral District (Kuwol):
- Electoral District (Okjon):
- Electoral District (Paeksong): Kim Jong-im
- Electoral District (Anju):
- Electoral District (Sinanju):
- Electoral District (Tongmyon): Han Kwang-sang
- Electoral District (Wonphung):
- Electoral District (Namphyong): Kim Myong-chol
- Electoral District (Namhung): Ri Mu-yong
- Electoral District (Kaechon):
- Electoral District (Ramjon):
- Electoral District (Sambong): Ri Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Konji):
- Electoral District (Kangchol):
- Electoral District (Ryongjin):
- Electoral District (Kagam): Han Song-ho
- Electoral District (Alil):
- Electoral District (Ryongun):
- Electoral District (Sunchon):
- Electoral District (Thaebaeksan): Kim Kwang-hyok
- Electoral District (Odaesan): Ri Pyong-chol
- Electoral District (Unphasan):
- Electoral District (Chilbongsan):
- Electoral District (Myoraksan):
- Electoral District (Changamsan):
- Electoral District (Paektusan): Kim Jong-un[14]
- Electoral District (Pongsusan):
- Electoral District (Sobaeksan): Kim Jong-kwan
- Electoral District (Namchongang):
- Electoral District (Changjagang): Kim Myong-sik
- Electoral District (Sinphagang):
- Electoral District (Taesongsan): Pyon In-son
- Electoral District (Mannyonsan):
- Electoral District (Kuwolsan):
- Electoral District (Hannasan): No Kwang-chol
- Electoral District (Chonmasan):
- Electoral District (Samkaksan):
- Electoral District (Sungrisan):
- Electoral District (Osongsan): Ri Yong-rae
- Electoral District (Rokdusan): So Hong-chan
- Electoral District (Unbaeksan):
- Electoral District (Pongsungsan): Kim Kwang-chol
- Electoral District (Paekmasan):
- Electoral District (Songaksan): Kim Kum-chol
- Electoral District (Suyangsan):
- Electoral District (Sindoksan):
- Electoral District (Myongdangsan):
- Electoral District (Pongaksan):
- Electoral District (Taemyongsan): Kim Myong-nam
- Electoral District (Ryongaksan):
- Electoral District (Songchonkang):
- Electoral District (Phyongchonkang): Pak Su-il
- Electoral District (Sujongkang):
- Electoral District (Chailkang): Kim Song-il
- Electoral District (Samchonkang): Pak Jong-chon
- Electoral District (Somjinkang):
- Electoral District (Yongchonkang):
- Electoral District (Okchonkang): Choe Ryong-hae
- Electoral District (Ryesankang): Pak Sung-won
- Electoral District (Oekumkang): Kim Su-gil
- Electoral District (Kalmakang):
- Electoral District (Haekumkang): Kim Chol
- Electoral District (Piphakang):
- Electoral District (Kumchonkang):
- Electoral District (Taedongkang):
- Electoral District (Chachonkang): Ri Chol
- Electoral District (Aprokkang):
- Electoral District (Tumankang):
- Electoral District (Kunmasan):
- Electoral District (Naekumkang):
- Electoral District (Kumsu): Yun Jong-rin
- Electoral District (Haebal):
- Electoral District (Moranbong):
- Electoral District (Haebang): Kim Won-hong
- Electoral District (Pyoldong): Choe Pu-il
- Electoral District (Hyoksin):
- Electoral District (Hwaebul):
- Electoral District (Chonjin):
- Electoral District (Chasongkang):
- Electoral District (Ponghwasan):
- Electoral District (Kumkangsan):
- Electoral District (Saedok):
- Electoral District (Soksu):
- Electoral District (Ryonpho):
- Electoral District (Cheyak): Pak Pong-ju
- Electoral District (Subok): Choe Hwi
- Electoral District (Chikdong):
- Electoral District (Ryongak):
- Electoral District (Tokchon):
- Electoral District (Kongwon):
- Electoral District (Chenam): Ri Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Chongsong): Hong In-bom
- Electoral District (Sangdok):
- Electoral District (Changsang):
- Electoral District (Taedong):
- Electoral District (Sijong):
- Electoral District (Yonkok): Kim Hye-ran
- Electoral District (Chungsan): Ri Ryong-nam
- Electoral District (Kwangje):
- Electoral District (Phungjong):
- Electoral District (Phyongwon):
- Electoral District (Wonhwa):
- Electoral District (Opha):
- Electoral District (Unbong):
- Electoral District (Hanchon):
- Electoral District (Sukchon):
- Electoral District (Ryongdok):
- Electoral District (Yoldusamchon):
- Electoral District (Namyang):
- Electoral District (Komsan):
- Electoral District (Mundok): Pak Myong-chol
- Electoral District (Ribsok):
- Electoral District (Ryongo):
- Electoral District (Songchon): Tong Jong-ho
- Electoral District (Kunja):
- Electoral District (Sinsongchon):
- Electoral District (Changrim):
- Electoral District (Sinyang):
- Electoral District (Yangdok):
- Electoral District (Tongyang):
- Electoral District (Unsan):
- Electoral District (Chonsong): Kang Hyong-bong
- Electoral District (Kubong):
- Electoral District (Chaedong):
- Electoral District (Haksan):
- Electoral District (Mangil):
- Electoral District (Pukchang): Kim Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Songnam):
- Electoral District (Okchon):
- Electoral District (Inpho):
- Electoral District (Maengsan):
- Electoral District (Nyongwon):
- Electoral District (Taehung):
- Electoral District (Hoechang):
- Electoral District (Sinjak):
- Electoral District (Chongnam): Pak Yong-jin
- Electoral District (Komunkum):
- Electoral District (Tukjang):
- Electoral District (Unkok):
- Electoral District (Sinuiju):
- Electoral District (Paeksa):
- Electoral District (Namjung):
- Electoral District (Minpho):
- Electoral District (Sumun):
- Electoral District (Chinson):
- Electoral District (Ryusang):
- Electoral District (Wai):
- Electoral District (Sokha): Kim Hye-yong
- Electoral District (Rakchong):
- Electoral District (Yonha):
- Electoral District (Kusong):
- Electoral District (Paeksok):
- Electoral District (Panghyon): Yun Tong-hyon
- Electoral District (Namchang):
- Electoral District (Chahung):
- Electoral District (Chongju):
- Electoral District (Tokon):
- Electoral District (Koan):
- Electoral District (Namho):
- Electoral District (Kalsan):
- Electoral District (Sakju):
- Electoral District (Phungnyon):
- Electoral District (Suphung):
- Electoral District (Chongsong):
- Electoral District (Phihyon): Kim Jong-sun
- Electoral District (Ryangchaek): Han Song-hyok
- Electoral District (Paekma):
- Electoral District (Ryongchon):
- Electoral District (Pukjung):
- Electoral District (Ryongampho):
- Electoral District (Sinam):
- Electoral District (Yomju):
- Electoral District (Tasa):
- Electoral District (Oeha):
- Electoral District (Cholsan):
- Electoral District (Kasan): Ri Chol
- Electoral District (Tongrim):
- Electoral District (Chongkang):
- Electoral District (Sinkok): Ri Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Sonchon):
- Electoral District (Wolchon):
- Electoral District (Samsong):
- Electoral District (Inam):
- Electoral District (Kwaksan):
- Electoral District (Wonha):
- Electoral District (Chojang):
- Electoral District (Unjon):
- Electoral District (Taeo):
- Electoral District (Posok):
- Electoral District (Pakchon):
- Electoral District (Toksam):
- Electoral District (Maengjung):
- Electoral District (Nyongbyon): Kim Kum-sil
- Electoral District (Phalwon):
- Electoral District (Kujang):
- Electoral District (Ryongdung):
- Electoral District (Ryongmun):
- Electoral District (Suku):
- Electoral District (Hyangsan):
- Electoral District (Thaephyong): Kim Kyong-hui
- Electoral District (Unsan): Kim Yong-chun
- Electoral District (Phungyang):
- Electoral District (Choyang):
- Electoral District (Thaechon):
- Electoral District (Unhung):
- Electoral District (Hakbong): Kim Man-su
- Electoral District (Chonma):
- Electoral District (Choak):
- Electoral District (Uiju):
- Electoral District (Unchon):
- Electoral District (Tokryong):
- Electoral District (Taekwan):
- Electoral District (Taeryong):
- Electoral District (Changsong):
- Electoral District (Tongchang):
- Electoral District (Pyokdong):
- Electoral District (Sindo): Ri Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Yaksan):
- Electoral District (Haechong):
- Electoral District (Ubpha):
- Electoral District (Okkye):
- Electoral District (Soae):
- Electoral District (Sokchon):
- Electoral District (Hakhyon):
- Electoral District (Pyoksong):
- Electoral District (Chukchon): Ri Yong-chol
- Electoral District (Kangryong):
- Electoral District (Pupho):
- Electoral District (Kumdong):
- Electoral District (Ongjin): Sim Chol-ho
- Electoral District (Raengjong):
- Electoral District (Samsan):
- Electoral District (Chonsan):
- Electoral District (Thaethan):
- Electoral District (Kwasan):
- Electoral District (Changyon): Kim Il-jin
- Electoral District (Rakyon):
- Electoral District (Samchon):
- Electoral District (Talchon):
- Electoral District (Songhwa):
- Electoral District (Unryul):
- Electoral District (Kumsanpho):
- Electoral District (Changryon): Kim Sung-du
- Electoral District (Unchon):
- Electoral District (Ryangdam):
- Electoral District (Anak):
- Electoral District (Wolji):
- Electoral District (Taechu):
- Electoral District (Omkos): Ri Chol-man
- Electoral District (Sinchon):
- Electoral District (Saenal):
- Electoral District (Saekil):
- Electoral District (Panjong):
- Electoral District (Chaeryong):
- Electoral District (Samjikang):
- Electoral District (Changkuk):
- Electoral District (Pukji):
- Electoral District (Sinwon):
- Electoral District (Muhak): Ri Su-yong
- Electoral District (Pongchon):
- Electoral District (Sindab):
- Electoral District (Paechon):
- Electoral District (Kumsong):
- Electoral District (Chongchon):
- Electoral District (Unbong):
- Electoral District (Kumkok):
- Electoral District (Yonan): Kang Phyo-yong
- Electoral District (Ohyon):
- Electoral District (Songho):
- Electoral District (Chonthae):
- Electoral District (Haewol): Kim Hyong-ryong
- Electoral District (Chongdan):
- Electoral District (Namchon):
- Electoral District (Tokdal):
- Electoral District (Hwayang):
- Electoral District (Ryongyon):
- Electoral District (Kumi):
- Electoral District (Kwail):
- Electoral District (Sindae):
- Electoral District (Sariwon):
- Electoral District (Wonju): O Il-jong
- Electoral District (Mikok):
- Electoral District (Sonkyong):
- Electoral District (Kwangsong):
- Electoral District (Chongbang): Hwang Pyong-so
- Electoral District (Unha):
- Electoral District (Kuchon):
- Electoral District (Songrim):
- Electoral District (Sokthab):
- Electoral District (Tangsan): Kwak Pom-ki
- Electoral District (Kaesong):
- Electoral District (Tonghyon):
- Electoral District (Sonjuk):
- Electoral District (Unhak):
- Electoral District (Tokam):
- Electoral District (Phyonghwa):
- Electoral District (Ryongsan):
- Electoral District (Kaephung): Kim Jong-kak
- Electoral District (Hwangju):
- Electoral District (Chongryong):
- Electoral District (Samjong):
- Electoral District (Hukkyo):
- Electoral District (Yonthan):
- Electoral District (Misan): Ri Yong-sik
- Electoral District (Pongsan): Pak Thae-dok
- Electoral District (Madong): Kim Song-chol
- Electoral District (Chongkye):
- Electoral District (Kuyon):
- Electoral District (Unpha):
- Electoral District (Kangan):
- Electoral District (Kwangmyong):
- Electoral District (Rinsan):
- Electoral District (Taechon):
- Electoral District (Sohung):
- Electoral District (Poman):
- Electoral District (Suan):
- Electoral District (Namjong):
- Electoral District (Yonsan):
- Electoral District (Holdong):
- Electoral District (Sinphyong):
- Electoral District (Mannyon): Ri Yong-jin
- Electoral District (Koksan):
- Electoral District (Phyongam):
- Electoral District (Sinkye):
- Electoral District (Chongbong):
- Electoral District (Chuchon): Pak Ui-chun
- Electoral District (Phyongsan):
- Electoral District (Chongsu):
- Electoral District (Kumchon): Kim Wan-su
- Electoral District (Hyonnae):
- Electoral District (Thosan(Kim Jong-ok
- Electoral District (Yangsa):
- Electoral District (Changphung):
- Electoral District (Kuhwa):
- Electoral District (Sangwon): Kim Yong-ho
- Electoral District (Myongdang):
- Electoral District (Chunghwa):
- Electoral District (Chaesong): Kim Ki-nam
- Electoral District (Sungho):
- Electoral District (Mathan):
- Electoral District (Wonmyong):
- Electoral District (Kangkye):
- Electoral District (Yonju):
- Electoral District (Puchang):
- Electoral District (Yahak):
- Electoral District (Sokhyon):
- Electoral District (Oeryong): Kim Hye-ran
- Electoral District (Naeryong):
- Electoral District (Manpho):
- Electoral District (Kuo): Hong Sung-mu
- Electoral District (Munak):
- Electoral District (Huichon):
- Electoral District (Solmoru):
- Electoral District (Chuphyong):
- Electoral District (Chongnyon):
- Electoral District (Chonphyong): Ri Yong
- Electoral District (Songkan): Pak To-chun
- Electoral District (Songryong):
- Electoral District (Chonchon): Chong Chun-sil
- Electoral District (Hakmu):
- Electoral District (Koin): Kim Kum-chol
- Electoral District (Ryongrim):
- Electoral District (Tongsin):
- Electoral District (Songwon): Ri Yong-ju
- Electoral District (Changkang): Kim Chang-myong
- Electoral District (Hyangha):
- Electoral District (Rangrim):
- Electoral District (Hwaphyong): Kim Kwang-chol
- Electoral District (Chasong):
- Electoral District (Chungkang):
- Electoral District (Sijung):
- Electoral District (Wiwon): O Kum-chol
- Electoral District (Ryangkang):
- Electoral District (Chosan):
- Electoral District (Kophung):
- Electoral District (Usi): Kim Tok-hun
- Electoral District (Sekil):
- Electoral District (Kwanphung):
- Electoral District (Changdok):
- Electoral District (Pongchun): Pak Jong-nam
- Electoral District (Myongsok):
- Electoral District (Wonnam):
- Electoral District (Phohwa):
- Electoral District (Pokmak):
- Electoral District (Kalma):
- Electoral District (Munchon):
- Electoral District (Munphyong):
- Electoral District (Okphyong):
- Electoral District (Chonnae):
- Electoral District (Hwara):
- Electoral District (Anbyon):
- Electoral District (Paehwa):
- Electoral District (Kosan):
- Electoral District (Puphyong):
- Electoral District (Solbong):
- Electoral District (Thongchon): O Kang-chol
- Electoral District (Songjon): Yun Yong-il
- Electoral District (Kosong):
- Electoral District (Onjong):
- Electoral District (Kumkang):
- Electoral District (Soksa):
- Electoral District (Changdo):
- Electoral District (Kimhwa):
- Electoral District (Songsan):
- Electoral District (Hoeyang):
- Electoral District (Sepho):
- Electoral District (Huphyong):
- Electoral District (Phyongkang):
- Electoral District (Pokkye):
- Electoral District (Cholwon):
- Electoral District (Naemun):
- Electoral District (Ichon):
- Electoral District (Phankyo):
- Electoral District (Pobdong):
- Electoral District (Somun): Kim Yong-jin
- Electoral District (Samil):
- Electoral District (Sangsinhung):
- Electoral District (Tonghungsan):
- Electoral District (Sosang): Thae Jong-su
- Electoral District (Phungho):
- Electoral District (Hoesang):
- Electoral District (Sekori):
- Electoral District (Chongsong):
- Electoral District (Toksan):
- Electoral District (Sapho):
- Electoral District (Saekori):
- Electoral District (Choun):
- Electoral District (Hungdok):
- Electoral District (Hungso):
- Electoral District (Haean):
- Electoral District (Unjung):
- Electoral District (Chonki):
- Electoral District (Ryujong): Choe Hyon
- Electoral District (Soho):
- Electoral District (Sinpho):
- Electoral District (Phungo):
- Electoral District (Ohang):
- Electoral District (Yanghwa):
- Electoral District (Tanchon):
- Electoral District (Ssangryong):
- Electoral District (Sindanchon):
- Electoral District (Omong):
- Electoral District (Ryongdae): Pak Yong-sik
- Electoral District (Kwangchon):
- Electoral District (Paekkumsan):
- Electoral District (Kumkol):
- Electoral District (Pukdu):
- Electoral District (Sudong):
- Electoral District (Ryongphyong):
- Electoral District (Changdong):
- Electoral District (Kowon):
- Electoral District (Puraesan):
- Electoral District (Yodok):
- Electoral District (Kumya):
- Electoral District (Inhung):
- Electoral District (Kajin):
- Electoral District (Kwangmyongsong): Chon Kwang-ho
- Electoral District (Chungnam):
- Electoral District (Chongphyong):
- Electoral District (Sondok): Pak Chun-nam
- Electoral District (Sinsang):
- Electoral District (Chowon):
- Electoral District (Toksan): Chang Ung
- Electoral District (Changjin):
- Electoral District (Yangji):
- Electoral District (Pujon):
- Electoral District (Sinhung):
- Electoral District (Sangwonchon):
- Electoral District (Puhung):
- Electoral District (Yongkwang):
- Electoral District (Sujon):
- Electoral District (Kisang):
- Electoral District (Hamju): An Jong-su
- Electoral District (Kusang):
- Electoral District (Tongbong): Ri Yong-ae
- Electoral District (Sangjung):
- Electoral District (Sojung):
- Electoral District (Samho):
- Electoral District (Hongwon):
- Electoral District (Sanyang):
- Electoral District (Unpho):
- Electoral District (Toksong):
- Electoral District (Changhung):
- Electoral District (Pukchong):
- Electoral District (Sinchang):
- Electoral District (Sinbukchong):
- Electoral District (Chonghung):
- Electoral District (Riwon):
- Electoral District (Rahung):
- Electoral District (Chaejong):
- Electoral District (Hochon):
- Electoral District (Sinhong):
- Electoral District (Sangnong):
- Electoral District (Kumho):
- Electoral District (Ranam):
- Electoral District (Rabuk):
- Electoral District (Namchongjin):
- Electoral District (Puyun):
- Electoral District (Songphyong):
- Electoral District (Sabong):
- Electoral District (Kangdok):
- Electoral District (Susong):
- Electoral District (Sunam):
- Electoral District (Malum):
- Electoral District (Phohang):
- Electoral District (Subuk):
- Electoral District (Namhyang): Kim Yong-jae
- Electoral District (Sinjin):
- Electoral District (Kyodong): O Su-yong
- Electoral District (Chongam): Kim Chol-ho
- Electoral District (Ryonjin):
- Electoral District (Kwanhae):
- Electoral District (Hoeryong):
- Electoral District (Osandok):
- Electoral District (Mangyang):
- Electoral District (Yuson):
- Electoral District (Songam):
- Electoral District (Chonghak):
- Electoral District (Chekang):
- Electoral District (Changphyong):
- Electoral District (Haksong): Kim Kum-ok
- Electoral District (Kilju):
- Electoral District (Ilsin):
- Electoral District (Chunam):
- Electoral District (Yongbuk):
- Electoral District (Hwadae):
- Electoral District (Ryongpho): Yu Chol-u
- Electoral District (Myongchon):
- Electoral District (Ryongam):
- Electoral District (Myongkan):
- Electoral District (Ryongban):
- Electoral District (Kukdong):
- Electoral District (Orang):
- Electoral District (Odaejin):
- Electoral District (Kyongsong):
- Electoral District (Hamyon):
- Electoral District (Sungam):
- Electoral District (Puryong):
- Electoral District (Musan): Myong Song-chol
- Electoral District (Soedol):
- Electoral District (Sangchang):
- Electoral District (Yonsa):
- Electoral District (Onsong):
- Electoral District (Wangjaesan):
- Electoral District (Chongsong):
- Electoral District (Kyongwon):
- Electoral District (Kokonwon): Kim Myong-son
- Electoral District (Ryongbuk):
- Electoral District (Kyonghung):
- Electoral District (Haksong): O Yong-nam
- Electoral District (Obong):
- Electoral District (Hyesan):
- Electoral District (Hyejang):
- Electoral District (Thabsong):
- Electoral District (Songbong):
- Electoral District (Ryonbong):
- Electoral District (Sinpha):
- Electoral District (Phophyong):
- Electoral District (Koub):
- Electoral District (Phungsan):
- Electoral District (Pochon):
- Electoral District (Samjiyon):
- Electoral District (Taehongdan):
- Electoral District (Paekam):
- Electoral District (Yuphyong):
- Electoral District (Unhung):
- Electoral District (Saengjang):
- Electoral District (Kabsan):
- Electoral District (Oil):
- Electoral District (Phungso):
- Electoral District (Samsu):
- Electoral District (Hangku):
- Electoral District (Hupho): Han Kwang-bok
- Electoral District (Munae):
- Electoral District (Konkuk): Ri Jae-il
- Electoral District (Ryusa):
- Electoral District (Waudo):
- Electoral District (Namsan):
- Electoral District (Taedae): Kang Nung-su
- Electoral District (Kapmun):
- Electoral District (Kangso):
- Electoral District (Sohak):
- Electoral District (Chongsan):
- Electoral District (Soki):
- Electoral District (Tokhung): Ryu Mi-yong
- Electoral District (Chonrima):
- Electoral District (Kangson):
- Electoral District (Pobong):
- Electoral District (Hwasok): Kim Kyong-ok
- Electoral District (Taean):
- Electoral District (Oksu):
- Electoral District (Ryongkang):
- Electoral District (Okdo): Hwang Sun-hui
- Electoral District (Onchon): Kim Chol-man
- Electoral District (Haeun):
- Electoral District (Sohwa):
- Electoral District (Kwisong):
- Electoral District (Rajin):
- Electoral District (Tongmyong):
- Electoral District (Changphyong):
- Electoral District (Sonbong):
- Electoral District (Ungsang):
First session[]
In the first session of the 14th convocation Ri Yong Mu and O Kuk Ryol retained their positions as vice-chairmen of the National Defense Commission, But Kim Yong Chun lost his vice-chairman position to Choe Ryong-hae. Minister of the People's Armed Forces Jang Jong-nam, as well as Jo Chun-ryong were newly elected to the NDC while Choe Pu-il, Kim Won-hong and Pak To-chun retained their membership. In the Cabinet of North Korea, the body which manages the administrative-economic apparatus, Premier of North Korea Pak Pong-ju was once again reelected to the position, which he held from 2003 to 2007 and again since 2013. The positions in the cabinet remain primarily unchanged, and the premier, who manages the cabinet, has remained the same. Additionally, Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jung, has been the first time she has been named in public, likely showing a rise in her own political power.[15] She was identified as state comrade, and senior official. She was shown with Kim Jong Un as he was making his way to vote at Kim Il Sung University. The most significant change in the cabinet was the replacement of Pak Ui-chun as Foreign Minister by Ri Su-yong.
Other appointment in the Cabinet:[16]
- Mun Myong-hak replaced Ri Yong-yong as Minister of Coal Industry
- Kim Yong-gwang replaced Han Hyo-yon as Minister of Metallurgical Industry
- Ri Hak-chol replaced Kang Min-chol as Minister of Mining Industry
- Han Ryong-guk replaced Kim Kwang-yong as Minister of Forestry
- Kim Kyong-nam replaced Ri Song-ho as Minister of Commerce
- Pak Chun-nam replaced Hong Kwang-sun as Minister of Culture
- Kim Chon-gyun replaced Paek Ryong-chon as President of the Central Bank of North Korea
- Pak Myong-chol replaced Kim Pyong-ryul as President of the Supreme Court (not a cabinet position)
Notes[]
References[]
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- ^ "Personnel Celebrate Kim Jong Un's Nomination as Candidate for Deputy to SPA". KCNA. 4 February 2014. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Kim Chosen to Win in Military SPA District". Daily NK. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
- ^ 조선인민군 최고사령관 김정은동지를 인민군장병들이 최고인민회의 제13기 대의원후보자로 높이 추대. Rodong Sinmun (in Korean). 4 February 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Kim Jong Un Nominated as Candidate for Deputy to SPA". Rodong Sinmun. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
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- ^ "Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Election for Ch'oego Inmin Hoeui (Supreme People's Assembly)". IFES Election Guide. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ 중앙선거위 최고인민회의 제13기 대의원선거결과에 대하여 (in Korean). KCNA. 11 March 2014. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014.
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- ^ "Central Election Committee Reports on Kim Jong Un's Election as Deputy to SPA". KCNA. 10 March 2014. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
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