This is slightly outdated now. The DPRK has begun introducing multi-candidate primaries before the final approval round, rather than having a consensus-gathering proposal round and then the final approval round, at least in certain districts. Essentially, though, the candidates are selected via a broad democratic meeting, rather than a campaign season, and then people vote “yes” or “no” (used to be “yes” or scratching the name out). It stems from the soviet practice, which I recommend reading up on as well to understand the historical context, but developed in a unique way based on Korea’s historical conditions.
This is slightly outdated now. The DPRK has begun introducing multi-candidate primaries before the final approval round, rather than having a consensus-gathering proposal round and then the final approval round, at least in certain districts. Essentially, though, the candidates are selected via a broad democratic meeting, rather than a campaign season, and then people vote “yes” or “no” (used to be “yes” or scratching the name out). It stems from the soviet practice, which I recommend reading up on as well to understand the historical context, but developed in a unique way based on Korea’s historical conditions.