Supreme People's Assembly

Also known as SPA

North Korean legislature

Key facts

Type: Unicameral
Founded: 10 July 1948 ; 77 years ago ( 1948-07-10 )
Preceded by: People's Assembly of North Korea
Spa standing committee chairman and spa: Jo Yong-won , WPK , since 22 March 2026
Spa standing committee vice chairpersons: Kim Hyong-sik , Ri Son-gwon , since 22 March 2026
Political groups: Workers' Party and allies (687) WPK (671) Social organizations (10) Friendly parties and religious organizations (6)
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee Budget Committee Legislation Committee Deputy Credentials Committee Standing Committee
Voting system: Approval voting for single party-nominated candidate
Last election: 15 March 2026

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The Supreme People's Assembly (SPA; Korean: 최고인민회의) is the highest state organ of power of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) according to the country's Constitution. Under the principle of unified power, it is the only branch of government in North Korea, with all state organs subservient to it. In form and function, it parallels the legislature in other countries.

The constitution defines the position of the SPA as central in the country's system, with all institutions and offices - President of the State Affairs, State Affairs Commission, Cabinet, Supreme Court, and Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office, elected by it and subordinated to it.