North Korea has announced that it will hold elections for the Supreme People’s Assembly, equivalent to South Korea’s general elections, on March 15.
The party’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on its front page on Wednesday that, in accordance with Article 90 of the Constitution of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), the elections for the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly will be held on March 15, 2026. The paper also disclosed that the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly has organized a Central Election Committee for the upcoming elections, listing ten committee members.
On page 2, it was reported that the General Association of Koreans in China sent a floral tribute to Mansu Hill, where the bodies of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are enshrined, to commemorate the association’s 35th anniversary. The newspaper added that representatives of the association currently visiting North Korea also laid floral tributes at Mansu Hill.
Page 3 spotlighted the Sangwon Cement Industrial Complex in North Hwanghae Province, a key cement production facility. The newspaper emphasized that Kim Jong Un’s visit to the complex on March 1, immediately following the party congress, has ignited a sense of patriotism and loyalty among the nation’s working class.
The fourth page featured an article about youth-driven production increases following the party congress. The paper proclaimed that apowerful wave of enthusiasm is sweeping through the youth, translating directly into impressive production results. It further asserted that with such dependable young people, its progress towards the ambitious goals set by the 9th Party Congress will undoubtedly accelerate.
Page 5 highlighted the importance of education for future generations as the new school year approaches. The newspaper quoted Chairman Kim, the General Secretary of the Party, stating that the Party directly oversees the provision of new uniforms, shoes, and backpacks for students. It reported that various light industry factories are currently focusing their efforts on producing school supplies.
The sixth page depicted scenes of residents celebrating the First Full Moon Festival. Photos showed children visiting the Central Zoo and Natural History Museum, as well as families dressed in traditional hanbok enjoying folk games and eating five-grain rice together.