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Local Election Draws Near in DPRK
Pyongyang, July 21 (KCNA) -- The DPRK will have an election of deputies to local people's assemblies on July 24.

All, above 17, with Korean citizenship have rights to be nominated as candidate for deputies irrespective of sex, nationality, religious belief, residence period, property and standards of learning.

Election committees throughout the country have made full preparations for voting.

Constituencies and sub-constituencies were already formed in the provinces (municipalities), cities (districts) and counties and meetings took place to nominate candidates. The lists of candidates and voters are displayed.

Members of the election committees frequently visit constituencies to introduce the significance, rules and procedures of the election, voting method and candidates' careers.

Posters calling for a large turnout are put up in all places of the country and mass media, including radio and TV, highlight election preparations.

Loudspeaker cars and itinerant art squads liven up the atmosphere of election in rush hours.


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