Criminal Records Emerge in Assembly By-Elections, 3 in 10 Candidates Affected

About three in ten registered candidates for National Assembly by-elections held alongside the June 3 local elections were found to have criminal records. According to candidate registration data released by the National Election Commission on the 15th, candidates with criminal records accounted for a notable share of those registered for the Assembly by-elections. By party, the Democratic Party had the largest number, with five such candidates. The disclosure is expected to serve as a key reference for voters assessing candidates’ ethics and suitability for public office. Source: mk.co.kr