'Why Wear Blue Gloves?'... People Power Party Gangwon Provincial Committee Protests "Violation of Election Neutrality"

Election Staff Nationwide Use Blue Gloves Symbolizing a Specific Party
Election Commission: "No Partisan Intent" Orders Replacement with White Gloves in All Cities and Provinces

On the first day of early voting, the 4th, an election official wearing blue gloves on duty [People Power Party Gangwon Provincial Party]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] On the first day of early voting for the 20th presidential election on the 4th, election officials at early voting stations in Gangwon and other regions caused controversy by wearing blue gloves reminiscent of a specific political party while conducting election duties.

The People Power Party Gangwon Provincial Committee issued a statement that day, saying, "The National Election Commission, which must be the most sensitive and thorough in political neutrality, used blue gloves symbolizing a specific political party, which is tantamount to openly supporting that party. This is a serious violation of election neutrality."

They added, "This presidential election requires more fair and transparent election management than any previous election. The public's strong desire for regime change and high voter turnout intention means that all citizens are watching closely with sharp eyes, and this should be recognized."

In this regard, in the Gangwon area, election duties were conducted by first replacing the gloves with transparent vinyl gloves at 196 polling stations that day.

As this controversy spread nationwide to places such as Jeonbuk and Ulsan, the Central Election Commission instructed all city and provincial election commissions to replace the gloves of election officials with white protective gloves.

The Election Commission stated, "There was no partisan intention at all, and we hope there will be no unnecessary misunderstandings."

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