North Korean parliamentary election, 1962

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Parliamentary elections were held in North Korea on 8 October 1962. Only one candidate was presented in each constituency, all of which were selected by the Workers' Party of Korea, although some ran under the banner of other parties or state organisations to give an appearance of democracy.^[1] Voter turnout was reported to be 100%, with 100% voting in favour of the candidates presented.^[2]

Distribution of seats

Party	Seats	+/-
Workers' Party of Korea	371	+193
Chondoist Chongu Party	4	-7
Korean Democratic Party	4	-7
Dongro People's Party	1	-2
Buddhist Alliance	1	-1
Gonmin People's Alliance	1	0
Democratic Independent Party	1	0
Total	383	+168
Source: Nohlen et al

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p404 ISBN 0199249598
2. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p403 ISBN 0199249598