Justice Minister Park Sung-jae (L) and acting Interior Minister Ko Ki-dong (R) announce a statement to the people on the upcoming 21st presidential election at the Government Complex Seoul on May 12, 2025. ( Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The government on Monday vowed to take stern measures against illegal acts as candidates kicked off their official campaigning for the June 3 presidential election.
Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and acting Interior Minister Ko Ki-dong made the remark in a joint statement, saying they will make utmost efforts to ensure a “fair and clean election.”
The government plans to thoroughly investigate any breach of regulations related to opinion polls, distribution of false information through social media, and violence that occurs during the campaigning period in accordance with the zero-tolerance principle.
“The government will not tolerate any illegal acts or public officials’ violation of the obligation to remain politically neutral during the (election) process,” Ko said.
The presidential election follows the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached over his short-lived imposition of martial law in December.
(Yonhap)
