Dobong District Mayor Oh Eon-seok has filed a complaint against Mayor-elect Kim Dong-wook, alleging violations of election law, specifically 'door-to-door campaigning,' which is prohibited. The complaint cites visits to multiple offices within the district office building on the first day of the election campaign.
Taiwan's legislature amended the Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals with suspended sentences or those who opt for community service instead of jail time to run for office, even after conviction. The amendment, proposed by the Taiwan People's Party, is seen as benefiting Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, who faces a conviction for defamation. Critics argue it also opens the door for other convicted individuals, like children's rights advocate Kevin Tsai, to run for office, undermining democratic rule of law.
Taiwan's legislature passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals with suspended sentences or community service to run for office. This move, seen as benefiting Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, has drawn sharp criticism from the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), with TPP leaders柯文哲 and黃國昌 denouncing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for perceived hypocrisy and double standards, and proposing the amendment be renamed the "Lin Shu-fen clause."
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals serving probation or community service to run for office. Critics, including DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu, argue this 'Gao Hongan Clause' unfairly benefits Hsinchu Mayor Gao Hongan's re-election bid and prioritizes political interests over public welfare, especially as the annual budget remains unapproved.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals serving probation or community service to run for office. Critics, including DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu, argue this benefits Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an's re-election bid and was rushed through before the budget was finalized, prioritizing electoral interests over public welfare.
Taiwan's legislature passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, removing the disqualification for candidates sentenced to probation or community service. This change, dubbed the 'Gao Hung-an clause,' allows New Taipei City Councilor Huang Yong-chang, previously disqualified due to a probation sentence, to run for re-election. The amendment also adds a disqualification for those convicted of fraud offenses.
Taiwan's parliament is debating an amendment to election law that could allow individuals sentenced to community service instead of jail time to run for office. The proposal, seen by critics as tailored for New竹 Mayor Kao Hung-an, has stalled due to lack of consensus, with a vote expected soon.
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.
South Korean police have apprehended over 4,000 individuals for election law violations related to the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, with 265 cases forwarded to prosecutors. The majority of offenses involved false news dissemination and illegal campaign activities.
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.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, securing 43.7% of the vote. He will face senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff on June 21. President Gustavo Petro has questioned the preliminary results, alleging fraud.
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.
Taiwan's TPP proposes amending the "Public Officials Election and Recall Act" to allow candidates who have received alternative punishments like community service to run for office. Critics argue this is tailored for Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an's defamation case, where she faces potential community service instead of jail time. The TPP cites the "Political Parties Act" as precedent for allowing such individuals to hold leadership positions.
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.
