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South Korea Considers Curb on Voting Rights of Foreign Residents to Deter Communist China From Meddling in Local Elections

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South Korea Considers Curb on Voting Rights of Foreign Residents to Deter Communist China From Meddling in Local Elections
A woman casts her vote for nationwide local elections to elect mayors, governors, local council members and regional education chiefs at a polling station in Seoul on June 1, 2022. Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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South Korean policymakers are considering tightening the rights of foreigners to vote in local elections following concerns of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence.

On Dec. 6, Kweon Seong-dong, a member of the South Korean People Power Party, expressed concerns over CCP interference in elections in Australia and Canada which provoked diplomatic problems, fearing a similar situation could happen in South Korea.
Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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