Kim Jong Un reappointed as North Korea head of state

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly reappointed Kim Jong Un as President of State Affairs during its first session after a recent general election. The vote cements his control of the State Affairs Commission, the country's highest policymaking and governing body. Lawmakers also promoted one of his closest aides to the legislature's top post, strengthening his inner circle. The election process is widely seen as predetermined and designed to provide a veneer of democratic legitimacy. Kim's continued control matters for regional security, given his authority over the military and nuclear forces.