2024-03-27 05:24:24
On the 27th, Chairman of the National Election Commission Noh Tae-ak said in a statement titled ‘A message to the people for the realization of fair and trustworthy elections’ that “elections are the flower of democracy” and that “voters’ will determines the results of elections through the democratic process of elections.” “We will thoroughly prepare for fair and transparent election management so that everything is reflected,” he said.
Chairman Roh announced this day, saying, “Starting tomorrow, the election campaign to elect the 22nd National Assembly member will begin in earnest.”
Chairman Roh said, “The National Assembly election is an important election that elects representatives of the people who will create laws that serve as the basis for running the country, monitor the implementation of government policies, and at the same time deliberate and decide on the management of the country.” He added, “We will elect representatives who will properly serve the people.” “To make a good choice, policy elections must be realized first of all,” he said.
He said, “Candidates should compete fairly with feasible policies and pledges rather than criticizing and attacking the other party, including false facts and slander,” and added, “Voters must carefully check and examine the policies and pledges of political parties and candidates. The media should carefully examine the policies and pledges of political parties and candidates.” “Please create an atmosphere for policy elections by verifying the qualifications and abilities of the candidates and providing correct information,” he added.
Chairman Roh said, “The National Election Commission is making thorough preparations for fair election management so that voters can participate in voting with peace of mind.” He added, “We will disclose the CCTV of the advance ballot box storage location 24 hours a day and add a check-mark procedure to the vote counting process to improve the voting and vote counting process.” “We have further improved transparency and fairness,” he emphasized.
At the same time, he said, “Not only the procedure but also the fairness of the election campaign is important. The National Election Commission will respond quickly and resolutely to serious election crimes that undermine the election order, such as accepting bribes, bribery, and publishing false facts.” He added, “The election observation committee of public officials is the basis of elections. “This is a serious illegal act that damages the government, so we ask all public officials to maintain a neutral stance.”
Meanwhile, the full-scale election campaign for this general election will begin on the 28th. Accordingly, candidates can conduct election campaigns through the use of printed materials and facilities, speeches and talks in public places, and media and information and communication networks.
Candidates can post election posters or deliver election notices through the National Election Commission. Candidates, their spouses, immediate descendants, campaign managers, and clerks who accompany the candidates can distribute candidate business cards.
Additionally, candidates, campaign managers, and other people who can campaign can give speeches in public places from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. However, loudspeakers can only be used from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Political parties that recommend proportional representation candidates can advertise their platform and policies in newspapers and broadcasts, and can make speeches on TV and radio. Additionally, if an election advertisement is displayed, an advertisement for the election campaign can be displayed on the homepage of an Internet media company.
Voters can appeal for support for a specific candidate or political party by word or phone, except on election day. You can campaign using props within 25cm in length, width, and height. Election campaigns using the Internet, e-mail, text messaging, and SNS are possible even on election day.
However, you cannot receive allowances or actual expenses in return for volunteering, and you cannot photograph ballots inside the polling booth or post the photographed ballots on social media, etc. Additionally, it is against the law to share on social media a post defaming a candidate or containing false information.
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2024-03-27 05:24:24