Kuk Hoe (National Assembly)

Legal Framework
Electoral Law	4 March 1994 Last amendment: 3 March 2016
Mode of designation	directly elected 300
Constituencies	- 253 single-member district constituencies - 1 multi-member (47 seats) national constituency
Voting system	Mixed: - simple majority direct vote in the 253 single-member constituencies. - proportional representation for 47 seats. These seats are divided proportionately among the political parties based upon their votes obtained in the districts, on condition that they have obtained at least 3 of the total valid votes cast or secured five district constituency seats or more. Vacancies of district constituency seats arising between general elections are filled through by-elections, on condition that there remains at least one year in the term of the Assembly member to be replaced. Vacancies of proportional representation seats are filled by the "next-in-line" candidates of the political party concerned. Voting is not compulsory.
Voter requirements	- age: 19 years - Republic of Korea citizenship
Candidates
Eligibility	Qualified electors - age: 25 years - Republic of Korea citizenship
Incompatibilities	- State and local public servants (except those who are legally allowed to take part in political activities) - President of the Republic, members of local legislatures, adjudicators of the Constitution Court, members of National Election Commission - employees and senior managers of government invested companies - employees and senior managers of the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation and the National Federation of Fisheries Co-operatives - teachers not allowed to join political parties (others shall temporarily drop the title and return to schools when the term is over).
Candidacy requirements	- support of 300 to 500 voters in the constituency (for independent candidates) - monetary deposit of 15 million won, which is reimbursed in full if a district constituency candidate obtains at least 15 of the valid votes cast. Only half the amount is reimbursed if he/she receives over 10 but less than 15 of the votes. Deposits can be reimbursed to candidates running for proportional representation seats if his/her party obtains at least one seat.

Republic of Korea

Official Name:	Republic of Korea
Votes in APA	4
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Motto:	"Benefit Broadly the Human World"
Capital:	Seoul
Population:	50,219,669
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Languages:	Korean
Currency:	South Korean won
Area:	100,210 km2
Anthem Name:	"Patriotic Song"
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