Multiple elected officials in Jeonbuk, including the governor-elect and education superintendent-elect, are under police investigation for alleged violations of the Public Official Election Act. Allegations range from vote-buying and defamation to bribery and real estate speculation.
Following the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, police have apprehended over 4,000 individuals for election law violations, with 260 already indicted. Prosecutors are reviewing cases, but concerns arise about potential disruptions due to the upcoming major reform of the criminal justice system.
Gwangju and Jeonnam police are investigating 133 individuals for election law violations following the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Allegations include fake news, illegal fundraising, and early campaigning, with some elected officials also under scrutiny.
South Korean police have identified over 4,000 individuals suspected of violating election laws since February, in connection with the June 3 local elections. False information spread was the most common offense.
Incheon Police have booked 2 individuals and are investigating 104 others for violations of the Public Official Election Act related to the June 3 local elections. The offenses include spreading fake news, assaulting candidates, and damaging election materials.
Jeju Police have booked 54 individuals out of 64 investigated for election law violations related to the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Black propaganda accounted for the majority of offenses.
Jeju Police have booked 54 individuals out of 64 investigated for election law violations related to the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Black propaganda, including spreading false information, accounted for the majority of cases.
The Busan Election Commission has reported Mr. A to the Busan District Prosecutors' Office for allegedly violating election law by providing meals and alcohol to campaign officials for a local election candidate, Mr. B. This action is seen as an illegal donation under the Public Official Election Act.
Two voters in Gyeongnam have been reported to the police for election law violations. One attempted to vote twice, while the other interfered with another voter's ballot.
Incheon Mayor Yoo Jung-bok, indicted for violating election law, failed to appear at his first trial. The court warned of an arrest warrant if he misses the next hearing, scheduled after the local elections.
A Seoul court fined former presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo 500,000 won for violating election law by handing out business cards to janitors at Suseo Station in May 2025 during his preliminary candidate period. The court ruled this constituted illegal election campaigning, rejecting his argument that he was merely greeting workers. Under the Public Official Election Act, preliminary candidates are barred from handing out business cards past ticket gates of transit stations.
