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The Democratic Party’s impeachment motion following Yoon’s lifting of martial law gives a
sense of what things will be like if the DP achieves its goal of full control.

“[U]nder the guise of so-called ‘value diplomacy,’ Yoon has neglected geopolitical balance,
antagonizing North Korea, China, and Russia, adhering to a bizarre Japan-centered foreign
policy and appointing pro-Japan individuals to key government positions, thereby causing
isolation in Northeast Asia and triggering a crisis of war, abandoning his duty to protect
national security and the people.”

In other words, for the DP no more “antagonizing” North Korea, China or Russia and no
more working with Japan.
Recommendations for addressing election integrity in South Korea

Reforming and cleaning up an electoral system is never a simple matter. However, it is
necessary to make the effort – not least since free, honest elections are a prerequisite for a
healthy democracy. This is just as true in South Korea as it is in the United States – where
there is finally wider awareness of the need to clean up the American electoral system.

The following are some ideas for how South Korea might improve identified shortcomings in
its electoral system. This section also includes areas where the United States and South
Korea might cooperate, hold joint discussions, and take certain measures to further the
election integrity effort in both nations.

For South Korea
Admit there is a problem with the electoral system. This is an essential first step.
Just like an alcoholic admitting he’s got a problem. It is not easy to do. Especially when
people have been loudly ridiculing people who raise reasonable concerns as being "election
deniers" and "conspiracy theorists" who are peddling "debunked" "baseless" claims. That’s
particularly ironic given that these peoples’ concerns have never been properly investigated
or litigated on their merits in the first place.

Reform and rein in the National Election Commission (NEC). Conduct regular
audits by proper governmental authorities to ensure the NEC acts in compliance with ROK
election law, and also in accordance with international precepts as laid out in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and articulated in detail by international electoral research
bodies. Ensure hiring is done on merit, and not through family connections and for political
gain.

Reduce NEC connections with the Judiciary to avoid conflicts of interests and
‘negative incentives’ that prevent pursuing election irregularities to the fullest extent
possible. Do not have Supreme Court justices serve as election committee officials.
Implement incentives for the judiciary to hear cases involving election integrity and to fully
examine such claims.
Greatly limit or eliminate early voting. Early voting has proven too prone to abuse and
manipulation.
Protect electronic systems and networks used in connection with the electoral
system. To the extent possible, reduce the use of electronics in connection with the electoral
process – especially voting and tabulating. And tighten up the hardware, software, and
systems that must be employed. These must be protected as tightly as possible, as if they are
vital national secrets – which they are. And keep in mind that just about any system can be
hacked or compromised with enough effort. Be as transparent as possible in allowing public
review of election systems to ensure they are "above board." Transparency goes a long way in
allaying suspicions, while also building confidence in the integrity of the electoral process
and systems.

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