The Bar Association: "No Jeong-hee, Chair of the Election Commission, Must Take Responsibility for Poor Management and Resign"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Korean Bar Association has urged Noh Jeong-hee, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission, to take responsibility for the controversy over the poor management of the presidential election early voting and to resign.

On the 17th, the Bar Association issued a statement saying, "Chairperson Noh should take responsibility for the poor election management and resign immediately," criticizing, "During the 20th presidential election period, poor election management and inadequate response caused major confusion in the voting process."

The Bar Association also emphasized, "Responsible reflection and action within the organization must follow," adding, "The fact that poor management and confusion occurred in the election, which is the flower of democracy and the cornerstone of popular sovereignty, is an extremely serious matter and cannot be overlooked."

It continued, "Local elections will be held on June 1. To reorganize and renew the organization as soon as possible and to manage elections more precisely and thoroughly, responsible reflection and action within the organization regarding past mistakes and errors must follow."

Chairperson Noh, who is under pressure to resign from political circles and others due to the poor management of the early voting for the presidential election, is reported to have expressed her intention to stay at the full meeting of election commissioners held at the Government Gwacheon Complex on the morning of the same day.

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