North Korea holds Supreme People's Assembly election, KCNA reports

SEOUL, March 16 (Reuters) - North Korea held an election for the Supreme People's Assembly on Sunday, state media KCNA said, to select delegates to the legislature that formally approves state policy and appoints the country's top officials.

Nearly 99.99% of eligible voters had cast their ballots as of 6 p.m. (0900 GMT) on Sunday, KCNA said.