Republic of Korea 1948 Constitution (reviewed 1987) - Page 8 of 12

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CHAPTER VII. ELECTION MANAGEMENT

Election Management Committees shall be established for the purpose of fair management of elections and national referendums, and dealing with administrative affairs concerning political parties.
The Central Election Management Committee shall be composed of three members appointed by the President, three members selected by the National Assembly, and three members designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Chairman of the Committee shall be elected from among the members.
The term of office of the members of the Committee shall be six years.
The members of the Committee shall not join political parties, nor shall they participate in political activities.
No members of the Committee shall be expelled from office except by impeachment or a sentence of imprisonment or heavier punishment.
The Central Election Management Committee may establish, within the limit of laws and decrees, regulations relating to the management of elections, national referendums, and administrative matters concerning political parties and may also establish regulations relating to internal discipline that are compatible with law.
The organization, function and other necessary matters of the Election Management Committees at each level shall be determined by law.

Election Management Committees at each level may issue necessary instructions to administrative agencies concerned with respect to administrative matters pertaining to elections and national referendums such as the preparation of the rosters of voters.
Administrative agencies concerned, upon receipt of such instructions, shall comply.

Election campaigns shall be conducted under the management of the Election Management Committees at each level within the limit set by law. Equal opportunity shall be guaranteed.
Except as otherwise prescribed by law, expenditures for elections shall not be imposed on political parties or candidates.