The Supreme People's Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea. It consists of one deputy from each of 687 constituencies, elected to five-year terms.The constitution recognizes the Workers' Party as the leading party of the state. The Workers' Party, led by Kim Jong-un, governs the DPRK in a monopoly coalition with the Social Democratic Party and the Chondoist Chongu Party called the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland. Elections are held in five-year intervals, the most recent taking place in 2014.Although the Supreme People's Assembly is the primary legislative body of the DPRK, it ordinarily delegates authority to the smaller and more powerful Presidium, chosen from among its members.HistoryUnder the 1972 Constitution, the number of seats in the Assembly was 655. This was increased to 687 following the 1986 election.