North Koreans head to polls on May 15 to vote for deputies in the Supreme People 's Assembly . Critics say the election is merely a political show to legitimize the country 's rubber stamp parliament . It 's a way to legitimize ( itself ) , to show that 99 % of all registered voters came to vote and all of them -- 100 % -- voted for the regime , therefore we are the world 's most popular government . In previous elections in 2009 , Kim Jong - il was returned with 100 % of the vote . This is of interest to Pyongyang residents keen to know the composition of the ruling party .
North Koreans head to polls on May 15 to vote for deputies in the Supreme People 's Assembly . Critics say the election is merely a political show to legitimize the country 's rubber stamp parliament . In previous elections in 2009 , Kim Jong - il was returned with 100 % of the vote . This is of interest to Pyongyang residents keen to know the composition of the ruling party .