Gyeongnam Election Commission Files Charges Against Donors Exceeding Annual Contribution Limits for Candidates and Campaign Committees

The Gyeongnam Election Commission reported a donor to the prosecution for exceeding the annual donation limit by contributing to candidates and National Assembly members' support committees.

According to the Gyeongnam Election Commission on the 26th, donor A was reported on the 25th for donating a total of 40 million won in eight installments of 5 million won each to local election candidates and National Assembly members' support committees in 2022, exceeding the annual donation limit of 20 million won for donors.

Article 11, Paragraph 1 of the Political Funds Act stipulates that the amount a donor can contribute to a support committee cannot exceed 20 million won annually.

Article 45, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2 of the same law states that violating this regulation by making donations is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to 10 million won.

Gyeongnam Election Commission.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

The Gyeongnam Election Commission explained that individuals wishing to support specific political parties and politicians can donate up to 5 million won each only to support committees registered with the Election Commission, and presidential candidates or presidential primary candidates' support committees can receive up to 10 million won.

An Election Commission official said, "We will do our best to foster a proper political fund donation culture by strengthening guidance on donation limits and enforcement activities."

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