The Democratic Party's Central Election Management Committee warned on August 6 that "serious overheating is occurring during the primary process," pledging to take firm action against activities that disrupt electoral order and tarnish the party's reputation.
In a statement issued by So Byeong-hoon, the chair of the committee, the party noted that the joint speeches held over the weekend in the Chungcheong region and Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam (Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam) have led to significant overheating during the primary process.
The committee specifically highlighted the chaos inside and outside the speech venues and the risk of clashes among supporters of specific candidates, stating, "These are very dangerous actions that could cause division within the party and damage its image. The party's festival of electing new leadership should not become a nuisance to the public and local residents."
Furthermore, the committee announced plans to strictly sanction illegal election activities and interference to ensure fair management of the ongoing primaries. It emphasized that if unauthorized campaign activities or interference occur, immediate action will be taken after verifying the facts. It urged individuals to report such incidents to the election fraud reporting center in accordance with procedures.
The committee defined election interference and illegal campaigning as clear violations, stating, "Any identified issues will be met with severe accountability, even after the convention concludes. We ask that you compete fiercely while maintaining the dignity of the Democratic Party by respecting one another."
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