The Gumi City Election Commission reported suspect A to the Gimcheon branch of the Daegu District Prosecutors' Office on the 6th for providing goods worth approximately 1 million won (a watch) and food to preliminary candidate B over a two-month period from November to December last year in relation to the 22nd general election.

Gumi City Election Commission.

Gumi City Election Commission.

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According to Article 115 (Restriction on Donation Acts by Third Parties) and Article 257 (Violation of Prohibition and Restriction on Donation Acts) Paragraph 1 of the Public Official Election Act, anyone who makes donations for a candidate (including those intending to become candidates) in an election shall be punished by imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to 10 million won.



The Gumi Election Commission stated, "As the election day for the 22nd National Assembly approaches, there is a likelihood that prospective candidates may commit violations using various opportunities, so we will strengthen prevention and crackdown activities."


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