Kim Jong-un has been re-elected as president of the State Affairs Commission by the Supreme People's Assembly during its inaugural 15th legislative session in Pyongyang.The reappointment follows a national election where officials claimed a 99.9 percent turnout and unanimous approval for the 687 deputies serving in the assembly.Analysts suggest the regime may use this session to amend the constitution to formally define South Korea as a hostile state rather than a partner for reunification.This consolidation of power occurs as
Kim Jong-un maintains a firm stance against US denuclearization demands while his daughter
Kim Ju-ae takes a more prominent public role.