Democratic Party Election Committee: "Strict Sanctions for Election Interference... Disciplinary Action Without Exception Even After Convention"

The Central Election Management Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea issued a warning on August 6, stating that it will impose strict sanctions on any acts of election interference during the party convention primaries.

So Byung-hoon, Chairperson of the Democratic Party's Central Election Management Committee, said in a statement released that day, "There are signs of serious overheating in the primary process for the August 17 party convention, especially including the joint campaign speeches in the Chungcheong region as well as the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam areas. The Central Election Management Committee will respond firmly to any illegal or disruptive acts that disturb the election order or tarnish the party's reputation."

Chairperson So emphasized, "We will promptly and strictly sanction any illegal electioneering or acts of election interference," and added, "If unauthorized election activities or disruptive acts occur during upcoming joint campaign speeches or at any stage of the primary process, we will immediately and strongly take disciplinary action in accordance with the appropriate procedures after confirming the facts."

He also made it clear that responsibility will be pursued to the end for acts of election interference. He stated, "Even after the convention is over, we will ensure strict disciplinary measures for those responsible," and added, "There will be no exceptions—any identified violations will be subject to strict accountability, including disciplinary measures against party members, even after the party convention concludes."

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