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Legislative Framework

Korea, Republic of Korea, Republic of

LF001

Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1 Public Official Election Act: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280 Political Parties Act: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280 Political Fund Act: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Comments: This Act shall apply to presidential elections, National Assembly elections, and elections of local council members and the heads of local governments
Source: Public Officials Election Act, Article 2: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: The State shall take necessary measures to enable an eligible voter to exercise his/her voting franchise.
Source: Public Officials Election Act, Article 6: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
b. EMB
Comments: Disputes related to Presidential and Legislative elections fall under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. For regional and local elections, disputes are initially handled by the district election commissions but may ultimately be appealed to the judiciary.
Source: Public Officials Election Act, Article 186, 219, 222, 223: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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