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Two local elections were held in North Korea in 1947.
Village and neighborhood people's committee elections were held on February 24–25 with a 99.85% voter turnout. 86.74% of the voters voted in favor of the candidates. [1]
Township people's committee elections were held on March 5, with a 99.98% voter turnout. 57.97% of the voters voted in favor of the candidates. [1]
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