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Prosecution Seeks 1 Year Prison for Former KIDA President in Election Law Violation Case

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Politique·07/07/2026Résumé IA

Prosecution Seeks 1 Year Prison for Former KIDA President in Election Law Violation Case

The prosecution has requested a one-year prison sentence for Kim Yoon-tae, former president of the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses (KIDA), on charges of illegally supporting the election pledges of then-presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung during the 20th presidential election. The court will announce its sentence on the 13th of next month.

Politique·23/06/2026Résumé IA

Police conduct second search of Gyeryong City Hall over election law violation allegations

Police conducted a second search of Gyeryong City Hall, securing evidence including the mayor's office PC, in connection with allegations of violating election law by offering money to voters before the local elections. The mayor denies the allegations.

Politique·04/06/2026Résumé IA

Many elected officials in Jeonbuk face police investigation over election law violations

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.

Politique·04/06/2026Résumé IA

Police, Prosecutors Launch Full-Scale Investigations into Election Law Violations

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.

Politique·04/06/2026Résumé IA

Election law violation investigations underway for 133 people in Gwangju and Jeonnam

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.

Over 4,000 suspected of election law violations in South Korea

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 Investigate 106 for Election Law Violations

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 Investigate 54 for Election Law Violations

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 Investigate 54 for Election Law Violations

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.

Busan Election Commission Reports Suspected Election Law Violation

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 reported for election law violations in Gyeongnam

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.

Politique·22/05/2026Résumé IA

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jung-bok Absent from First Trial for Election Law Violation

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.

Former presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo fined 500,000 won for election law violation

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.

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