Reunification of the Fatherland. Because of the near 100% turnout, elections double as unofficial censuses. The inminban neighborhood watch-style organization reportedly watches the elections to identify and investigate no-shows. In recent elections there have been separate boxes for "no" votes. Voting against the official candidate, or refusing to vote at all, is considered an act of treason, and those who do face the loss of their jobs and housing, along with extra surveillance. Latest election The latest election was held on 10 March 2019. Past elections Parliamentary elections 1947 1948 1957 1962 1967 1972 1977 1982 1986 1990 1998 2003 2009 2014 2019 By-elections 1959 Local elections 1946 1947 1949 1950 1956 1959 1963 1967 1972 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 See also Politics of North Korea List of political parties in North Korea References External links