When the Central Election Commission rejected the interpretation of the articles of association of the Korea Sports Association, the honorary president of Woo Seok-dae, 72, Jang Young-dal, who declared a run for the next president of the Korea Sports Association, is on the verge of falling out.
Young-Dal Jang, who is a former member of the 4th National Assembly and has a deep relationship with the current regime, is considered a strong opponent to prevent Lee Ki-heung from being re-elected. If he fails to run, the election is expected to fluctuate.
On the 17th, the Central Election Management Committee responded to an open inquiry submitted by Jeon Young-suk, an advisor to the current sports association association of sports organizations, who was former chairman of the union chairman of the association of sports organizations of the Korean Sports Association. It is not."
On the 17th, Mr. Jeon Young-seok said, "Please determine whether a person with a fine of more than 1 million won for violation of the Public Official Election Act has the right to be elected and can register as a candidate for the presidential election in the Korea Sports Association's election held on January 18, 2021." Submitted to the Central Election Commission.
I didn't put the name on who the party was, but looking at the faces of those who declared running for the sports venue election, the only person involved was honorary president Young-dal Jang.
Honorary Chancellor Jang was sentenced to a fine of 5 million won by the Supreme Court in 2019 for conducting a pre-election campaign to help candidate Moon Jae-in during the last presidential election.
Adviser Jeon Young-seok asked for the Central Election Commission to interpret whether honorary Chancellor Jang could go to the election of the sports venue.
At the same time, he added that the National Election Commission, entrusted with the management of the presidential election before the 28th of this month, before the registration of candidates, will quickly screen whether honorary Chancellor Jang, who has been fined more than 1 million won for violation of the Public Office Election Act, has been confirmed as a candidate for the election of the Athletic Association.
Article 30 of the articles of association of the Korean Sports Association stipulates that a person who falls under any of the subparagraphs of Article 33 of the National Public Officials Act (reasons for disqualification) cannot become an officer of the sports association.
Article 33 of the National Public Service Act stipulates that a person whose qualifications are lost or suspended under other laws cannot be employed as public officials.
However, Article 266 of the Public Officials Election Act states that a person who is sentenced to a fine of 1 million won or more cannot be inaugurated or employed in any of the following subparagraphs for 5 years after the sentence is confirmed, and in the case of a person who has already been inaugurated or appointed, It contains the content of retiring from the job.
When the National Election Commission refused to interpret the vote in response to a request for a comprehensive review of the Sports Association's Articles of Incorporation, the National Public Officials Act, and the Public Official Election Act to determine the eligibility for the election of Honorary Chancellor Jang, there was a possibility that Jang Young-dal could not register as a candidate.
To become the Chairman of the Korea Sports Complex, you must be qualified to become a public official, regardless of whether you are full-time or part-time, because Jang cannot hold office since five years have passed since he was fined.
A member of the domestic sports industry said, "Unless the National Election Commission does not interpret the vote, it is inevitable to follow the articles of incorporation of the Korea Sports Association. If the articles of association are applied at face value, it is practically difficult for Jang to run. "It will be difficult to find another way because they have approved the constitution of the sports association."
The 41st Korea Sports Hall candidate registration will be held for two days on the 28th and 29th, and the election will be held on January 18th next year.
If Young-Dal Jang gets a lottery if he pardons from the government this Christmas, the legal restrictions are removed and he can run for election.
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