Mirae Hanguk Party on Proportional Representation Strategic Nomination Ban... "Nominating Talent Is the Party's Duty"

“Election Commission, Excessive Legal Interpretation Should Not Hinder Legitimate Party Activities”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Han Seon-gyo, leader of the Future Korea Party, criticized the Central Election Commission's decision on the 7th to ban strategic nominations of proportional representation National Assembly candidates, stating, "The nomination of talented individuals needed by the party is a demand of the people and a duty guaranteed by law for political parties."

At a press conference held at the National Assembly Press Hall on the same day, Representative Han said, "Basically, proportional representation nominations require strategic selection by the party," adding, "It is a strategic decision by the party to nominate excellent individuals from politically marginalized groups such as youth, women, the disabled, national merit recipients, political newcomers, and innovative expert groups to gain the people's choice."

Han emphasized, "Excessive legal interpretation and application by the Election Commission should not block the legitimate activities of political parties and the demands of the people," and added, "The Election Commission should make judgments considering the realities faced by these parties."

Han also stated, "Of course, secretive, unilateral, and fraudulent nominations by existing parties should clearly be avoided," and said, "Our Future Korea Party will recommend proportional representation candidates through fair and democratic procedures that anyone can accept, and will actively nominate talented individuals who can save the Republic of Korea."

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