The South Korean government has officially announced that the 21st presidential election will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd. This decision follows the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Key Points:
- Election Date: June 3rd (Tuesday)
- Reason: Impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol
- Temporary Holiday: The election day will be designated as a temporary public holiday to ensure maximum voter participation.
- Legal Basis: The election is mandated by Article 68 of the Constitution and Article 35 of the Public Official Election Act, requiring an election within 60 days of the vacancy.
- Fair Election Support: The Ministry of Interior and Safety will operate a ‘Fair Election Support Situation Room’ to ensure fair and transparent election management.
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Translation: Acting Minister of the Interior and Safety, Go Ki-dong, emphasized the commitment to supporting a fair and transparent election by pooling the capabilities of related ministries and local governments, given the high public interest in this urgent election following the President’s vacancy.
The government aims to ensure that all citizens can exercise their right to vote comfortably and that the election is prepared without any setbacks. The election date was determined considering the need for adequate preparation time following the Constitutional Court’s decision on April 4th.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety plans to maintain an emergency duty system until the election day through the ‘Gongmyeong Election Support Situation Room’ to support the fair management of the 21st presidential election.
This election marks a significant moment in South Korea’s political landscape, and the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure a smooth and democratic process.
From : https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0015316955?sid=100
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