This election is the first since tyrant Kim Jong-un became dictator in 2011 (Picture: KCNA)

The world’s most fair and democratic elections are getting underway this weekend… in North Korea.

There may be only one candidate on the ballot paper and you may get shot if you refuse to vote but the 2015 election is being hailed as the pinnacle of democracy… again… in North Korea.

The ballot starts on Sunday to elect mayors, provincial governors and county assemblies.

‘Elections’ take place every four years and will be the first under the rule of despot tyrant Kim Jong-un, who has been the country’s dictator since 2011.


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If you vote ‘no’ in the election you will probably be killed (Picture: KCNA)

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Citizens will be presented with a single candidate for each position in their district.

Candidates are been chosen by the government, the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland, the governing coalition.

When entering the polling booth citizens must first bow to a poster of Kim Jong-un.

An official then watches as they vote.

Citizens are free to vote ‘no’.

But this is considered treason and they could be executed.

Turnout figures are (unsurprisingly) around 100%.