Kim Yo-jong May Be North Korea's Leader After Elections
- 5 years ago
North Korea's decision has brought about the normal avalanche win for its dictator authority - however in a major first for the nation, Kim Jong-un does not seem to have been on the poll. The vote saw his sister, Kim Yo-jong, chose to the body, nonetheless.
State media reported the names of the 687 representatives chose to the Preeminent Individuals' Gathering on Tuesday, however Mr Kim's name was not perused out.
Ms Kim's profile has been on the ascent since 2014, when she was made bad habit executive of the gathering's key Purposeful publicity and Unsettling Division.
She has turned into a normal on her sibling's outside movements, including the ongoing Hanoi meeting with US President Donald Trump, which strengthens her situation as a nearby helper.
Casting a ballot in last Sunday's decision was obligatory for all North Korean natives over the age of 17, despite the fact that there was no selection of hopefuls.
The parliament is chosen like clockwork, turnout is in every case near 100% and endorsement for the administering Specialists' Gathering is consistent.
State media reported the names of the 687 representatives chose to the Preeminent Individuals' Gathering on Tuesday, however Mr Kim's name was not perused out.
Ms Kim's profile has been on the ascent since 2014, when she was made bad habit executive of the gathering's key Purposeful publicity and Unsettling Division.
She has turned into a normal on her sibling's outside movements, including the ongoing Hanoi meeting with US President Donald Trump, which strengthens her situation as a nearby helper.
Casting a ballot in last Sunday's decision was obligatory for all North Korean natives over the age of 17, despite the fact that there was no selection of hopefuls.
The parliament is chosen like clockwork, turnout is in every case near 100% and endorsement for the administering Specialists' Gathering is consistent.