DPK, liberal lawmakers propose bill allowing overseas Koreans to vote electronically
A bill allowing Koreans living overseas to vote electronically has been proposed by ruling and minor party lawmakers, parliamentary records showed Tuesday, in a move aimed at improving voting accessibility. The proposed revision to the Public Official Election Act would allow voters to cast their ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections without having to visit designated polling…
A bill has been proposed by lawmakers from both the ruling and minority parties, allowing Koreans living abroad to vote electronically in presidential and parliamentary elections, according to parliamentary records. The proposed amendment to the Public Official Election Act would enable overseas voters to cast their ballots without needing to visit designated polling stations, as reported by the National Assembly's online bill information system.
The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Kim Young-ho of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), was introduced on Friday and co-sponsored by 11 other DPK lawmakers, along with Rep. Kim Joon-hyung from the Rebuilding Korea Party. The aim of the electronic voting system, operated by the National Election Commission (NEC), is to tackle the difficulties faced by Koreans residing overseas in reaching polling stations.
The bill also outlines measures to safeguard voter privacy and thwart unauthorized access to voting records, addressing concerns over potential hacking and proxy voting. However, Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, the leader of the main opposition People Power Party, has expressed reservations about the proposal.
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