Drinking toasts are always allowed in support of certain candidates running for public office. It is forbidden to speak of support during church sermons or school classes.
On the 21st, the Central Election Commission announced an operating standard that contained these details in relation to’Always allow verbal campaigns.
The revision of the Public Official Election Act at the end of last year allowed politicians and supporters to conduct verbal campaigns even during ordinary times, not during the official election campaign. As a follow-up measure, the NEC announced specific standards. This standard is applied from the 4/7 elections in Seoul and Busan, etc.
Election campaigns are also possible in traditional markets and drinks
In terms of operating standards, politicians or supporters can individually conduct their own election campaigns, whether indoors or outdoors. It is also permissible to conduct election campaigns by shaking hands or greetings with each attendee at various venues. It is also possible to conduct an election campaign by yourself by visiting public places where many people go, such as roadsides, plazas, vacant lots, community centers, markets, and stores. For example, it means that a person who is expected to run for the Seoul Mayor’s by-election can go to the mayor today and appeal for support, saying, “Please choose me.”
In particular, election campaigns through toasts at dining and drinking were also classified as’permissible cases’. It means that you can make a toast such as “for the election of OOO” at any time. However, do not use loudspeaker devices. In addition, △reporting and promoting legislative activities while conducting an election campaign over the phone △Contesting campaigns over the phone in the party contest in which ordinary citizens, not party members, participate are also permitted.
Prohibit use of loudspeakers or school or church ships
The use of loudspeaker devices such as microphones or megaphones while conducting a verbal campaign, or providing a price for a verbal campaign is prohibited. It is also not allowed to hold rallies and campaign for the multitude in words. In addition, people who are required to maintain political neutrality according to laws, such as public officials, are prohibited from conducting election campaigns in relation to their duties. The act of verbal election campaigns in educational, religious, or professional organizations and organizations using occupational activities was also proposed as a prohibited case.
The National Election Commission is an example of a prohibited act △Inviting candidates for election at local government events to make a speech appealing for support △A person conducting a religious meeting preaching a sermon that supports a specific candidate at the time of the assembly △ The union leader invited prospective candidates to participate in union employee meetings to conduct election campaigns, or the union leader introduced the achievements of potential candidates.
The Central Election Commission said, “For detailed inquiries, you can call 1390 or receive information through the election regulations portal site (http://law.nec.go.kr).”
Seongtaek Lee reporter [email protected]
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