As demands for a re-vote continue following the "ballot shortage" incident during the 9th nationwide local elections, a lawyer has stated that the key party able to file an election nullification lawsuit is candidate Jeong Won-oh.
On June 5, Lawyer A shared on their social media account that "for a re-vote to occur in the current situation, the Supreme Court must issue a ruling nullifying the election through a lawsuit."
They noted, "Many believe that Mayor Oh Se-hoon should demand a re-vote, but as the elected candidate, he does not have the legal right to request one. Even if he wanted to, he cannot do so."
Lawyer A added, "The only individuals with the legal right to demand a re-vote are candidate Jeong Won-oh or voters residing in Seoul. However, even if voters file an election nullification lawsuit, the likelihood of it being accepted is quite low based on existing Supreme Court precedents."
"Ultimately, the only person left in a practical sense is Jeong Won-oh," they concluded, urging those wanting a re-vote to direct their requests to Jeong Won-oh rather than Mayor Oh Se-hoon.
This post quickly gained traction online, drawing attention.
In response to the post, B commented, "According to the Public Election Act, political parties and candidates can file lawsuits, but if the results remain the same after a new election, the lawsuit may be dismissed due to lack of standing. This is likely why the People Power Party and Oh Se-hoon are remaining silent."
Lawyer A agreed, stating, "That is an accurate explanation. Standing refers to a legal interest. Abstract feelings like a sense of honor cannot constitute a legal interest."
Netizens who encountered the post expressed opinions such as, "Shouldn't Jeong Won-oh or the Democratic Party take action?" and "Procedures are more important than emotions."
However, this discussion reflects the legal perspective of a specific lawyer, and the actual feasibility of filing an election nullification lawsuit may vary based on specific facts and judicial rulings.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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