Democratic Election Commission "Preliminary Primary Election Date Confirmed for the 28th"

Deposit Amount for Main Primary Confirmed
Public Opinion Polls to be Conducted for 3 Days Before Election Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] The Central Election Commission of the Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed the preliminary primary election date for the party convention in August as the 28th of this month.

Shin Hyun-young, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, told reporters after the election commission meeting on the 12th, "The preliminary primary election date has been changed from July 29 to July 28," adding, "Due to venue issues requiring on-site voting, the time was changed to 1 PM on the 28th."

She continued, "Since a new rule was introduced to reflect 30% of the party's preliminary primary opinion poll, opinion polls will be conducted for three days (July 26?28) prior to the election day."

She also stated that the preliminary primary electorate will be composed of about 400 members. The voting method will primarily be in-person at polling stations, with some online voting incorporated.

On the same day, the election commission also finalized the candidate deposit amounts for the main election. Spokesperson Shin explained, "The deposit for the party leader is set at 65 million KRW, and for the Supreme Council members at 25 million KRW," adding, "Costs increased as the one-shot primary changed to a touring primary, and the addition of the preliminary primary opinion poll also raised expenses."

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