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Boundary Delimitation

Korea, Republic of Korea, Republic of

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: To ensure the fair delimitation of constituencies for electing members of the National Assembly, a National Assembly Election Boundary Delimitation Commission shall be established and operated.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Articles 20-24: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
c. Compactness of constituencies
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
Comments: The boundaries of a constituency for electing a member to the National Assembly shall be delimited in the area within the jurisdiction of a City/Do in accordance with the following standards, in consideration of the population, administrative districts, geographical features, traffic, living and cultural area, etc.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 25,26: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): d. Boundary Commission
Comments: A delimitation committee for National Assembly elections is established under the National Election Commission. This committee is responsible for drafting boundary proposals, which are then confirmed by the National Assembly through legislation. Additionally, a separate delimitation committee for the elections of Gu/Si/Gun Council members is established within the relevant Si/Do (provinces).
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 24: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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