Elections in North Korea facts for kids

A poster in Pyongyang encouraging everyone to vote "yes"!

In North Korea, you can vote against a candidate by marking their name with a special pen. But it seems everyone can see how you vote.

In North Korea, people take part in elections to choose their government representatives. They also elect members for city councils, mayors, and governors. These elections usually happen every four or five years. In North Korea, almost everyone is required to vote, and nearly all eligible citizens do.

Elections in North Korea

Elections in North Korea are a way for people to choose who will represent them in the government. This includes picking people for the Supreme People's Assembly, which is like their main parliament. They also vote for local leaders in cities and provinces.

How Voting Works

When it's time for an election, people go to special voting places. There, they are given a ballot, which is a paper with the names of the candidates. In North Korea, there is usually only one candidate listed for each position.

Voting Choices

Even though there's only one candidate, voters have a choice. They can vote "yes" for the candidate, or they can vote "no." To vote "yes," you simply put your ballot into the ballot box. If you want to vote "no," you go to a separate booth and mark the candidate's name with a pen.

Secrecy in Voting

Normally, voting is a secret process, meaning no one knows who you voted for. However, in North Korea, if you choose to vote "no," you have to do it in a way that might be seen by others. This means it might not be a completely private choice.

Why People Vote

Voting is considered a very important duty in North Korea. Almost everyone who is old enough to vote participates in the elections. This high participation shows how seriously people take their role in the voting process.

See also

In Spanish: Elecciones en Corea del Norte para niños