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Voting In Socialist Countries Happens Far More Regularly Than in Capitalist Countries!

DPRK: Comrade Kim Jong Un Votes in Election of 15th Supreme People’s Assembly Deputies – Encourages Workers at Chonsong Youth Coal Mine! (19.3.2026)

The election of deputies to the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK took place at all the constituencies across the country on March 15 when the whole country was overflowing with the people’s joy and excitement of greeting the historic day which would serve as an occasion to further consolidate the people-centred socialist system of Korean style and provide a powerful sovereign guarantee for the comprehensive development of the state.

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, visited the Chonsong Youth Coal Mine under the Sunchon Area Youth Coal-mining Complex to vote at the polling station of the Sub-constituency No. 48 under the Constituency No. 150 for the election of SPA deputies.

When the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un arrived at the polling station, the coal miners and residents there broke into enthusiastic cheers, representing their boundless emotion and delight of being honoured to have him, whom they longed to see even in their dreams, at their constituency on the meaningful election day which would serve as an occasion to consolidate the supreme power of the DPRK as firm as a rock with the hands of the people according to their will.

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Market Overton - 17th Century Window!

Market Overton: 17th Century Window! (6.11.2025)

What is now the dining area – where I set-up my study space – was probably once part of the garden. Therefore, the window itself was once considered the height of building technology. In those days, draughts from blowing winds were a major issue. The frame of this window is firmly embedded in the wall-structure so that no wind can penetrate. The cement and plaster hold it robustly in place – whilst its relatively small surface area allows for strength and stability. As glass was not as strong then as it is now – the panes of glass used were far-smaller – with each held in-place by its own frame. Furthermore, and a feature I like, is the central pane that possesses a stout hinging and opening and shutting mechanism. Even today – this design still retains much of its original strength – whilst being now inside the house means it is now better preserved.

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Beijing Enters Moderately Ageing Society: Report (3.9.2022)

The year 2021 has witnessed the largest increase of the ageing population as well as the highest growth rate over the past five years in Beijing, said the report, which was jointly released by the Beijing Municipal Working Commission on Ageing and Beijing Municipal Committee on Ageing at the Smart Health and Retirement Conference held during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).

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