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suggested foreign production, implicating Chinese involvement.

Limitations of Legal Responses and Political Pressure

Kwon expressed frustration over the legal system’s handling
of electoral fraud cases, citing dismissals without rulings and
the denial of opportunities to verify ballots. He criticized the
courts and the NEC for their unresponsiveness and pointed to
examples of political suppression, such as lawsuits against fraud
monitors during both the Moon Jae-In and Yoon Suk-Yeol
administrations. Kwon argued that such actions re&ect systemic
issues and misuse of power, undermining public confidence in
fair governance.

Proposed Systemic Reforms and
the Need for International Cooperation

Kwon outlined actionable steps to address electoral fraud and
strengthen South Korea’s election system:

1. Enhanced Security Measures: Strengthening NEC systems
and ensuring transparency in data management.

2. Public Accountability: Encouraging ethical behavior
among judges and politicians.

3. Civil Society Engagement: Supporting citizen groups to
continuously highlight and address election issues.

4. Succession Planning: Training future leaders to prevent

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