1979 North Korean local elections

Elections to city, county and district people's assemblies were held in North Korea on March 11, 1979. In total, 24,247 city, county, and district people's assembly deputies were elected.

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Voter turnout was reported as 100%, with candidates receiving a 100% approval rate.[1]

References

East Gate Book (2003) North Korea Handbook: Yonhap News Agency Seoul, p126 ISBN 0765610043

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