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.
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.
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.
