'Party Membership Allowed from 10th Grade'... Political Parties Act Passes Judiciary Committee
[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The path for even first-year high school students to engage in political party activities has been opened.
On the 10th, the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee approved a revision to the Political Parties Act during the afternoon plenary session, lowering the age to join a political party from the current 18 years old to 16 years old.
The revision includes provisions that any citizen aged 16 or older can become a founding member or party member of a political party.
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However, those under 18 must submit a consent form from their legal guardian to join a political party.
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