https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/N-Korea-at-crossroads/Kim-s-absence-from-North-Korean-parliament-spurs-speculation

SEOUL/WASHINGTON – Leader Kim Jong Un will not serve in North Korea's newly elected legislative body, an unprecedented turn of events that set off speculation about his intentions for a new leadership structure, though experts agree his grip on power remains firm.

Kim was not among the 687 members of the new Supreme People's Assembly announced Tuesday by the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Kim, who was elected to the legislature both in 2012 and 2014, apparently chose not to sit on the rubber-stamp body this time.

This marks the first time in North Korea's history that its leader has not been a member of the assembly, according to South Korea's Ministry of Unification. "We will need to keep an eye on the specific reasons behind this," a ministry source said.

North Korean media have not provided a reason for Kim's absence, but some experts think he is planning to overhaul the legislature. He could create new posts and reform the framework at the parliamentary session in April.

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https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/pelosi-pulls-pences-house-office-space

House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi has eliminated Vice President Mike Pence’s office in the House of Representatives.

Pelosi, who has the sole authority to assign U.S. Capitol office space, plans to give the first-floor “prized real estate” to someone else, NPR reports:

“House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has reclaimed office space her predecessor, Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., awarded to Vice President Pence.”

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“A placard above the door identifying it as Pence's House office was quietly removed in recent weeks. A House Democratic aide confirmed to NPR that the space will be reassigned.”