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

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

Sobyeonghun, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission of the Democratic Party, stated in a position paper released on the same day, “Serious overheating is occurring in the process of the August 17 party convention primaries, including at joint campaign rallies in the Chungcheong region and the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam areas. The Central Election Commission of the party will respond firmly to illegal and obstructive acts that disrupt the election order and tarnish the party’s reputation.”

Chairperson So said, “We will immediately and strictly sanction any illegal electioneering and election interference,” adding, “If any unauthorized campaign or interference occurs during the upcoming joint campaign rallies or other phases of the primary process, we will verify the facts according to procedures and take prompt and strong punitive action.”

He also made it clear that full accountability will be pursued for any election interference. He stated, “Even after the convention concludes, we will hold those responsible fully accountable and enforce severe disciplinary measures. If violations are detected, strict disciplinary action, including sanctions against party members, will be imposed without exception, even after the convention ends.”

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