[Breaking News] Constitutional Court Rules Article 218-16(3) of Election Law on Overseas Voting Method Unconstitutional... Continued Application

[Asia Economy Choi Seok-jin, Legal Affairs Specialist Reporter] The Constitutional Court has ruled the part of Article 218-16, Paragraph 3 of the Public Official Election Act, which stipulates the overseas voting method, concerning "overseas voters who returned to Korea before the start of the overseas voting period," as unconstitutional. However, the Court ordered that the law continue to be applied until the legislature amends it by December 31, 2023.

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