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YouTuber criticizes election commission for overburdening local officials

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • YouTuber Kim Sun-tae, formerly a local government official known as 'Chungju Man,' criticized the National Election Commission for overburdening local civil servants with election tasks.
  • Kim claimed that election commissions often delegate extensive duties, such as posting campaign posters and setting up polling stations, to local government employees.
  • He argued that these practices are unfair and that the election management system requires fundamental reform to protect citizens' right to vote.

Kim Sun-tae, a former local government official who gained popularity as the YouTuber 'Chungju Man,' has voiced strong criticism against the National Election Commission (NEC), alleging it unfairly burdens local civil servants with election-related duties. In a recent YouTube video, Kim, who maintains he is politically neutral, shared his experiences.

There were many situations that made me very angry.

— Kim Sun-taeRecounting his experiences as a public servant regarding election tasks.

"There were many situations that made me very angry," Kim stated, referring to his time as a public servant. He explained that election commissions frequently delegate significant tasks to local government employees. These duties include posting campaign posters, setting up and managing polling stations for both early and main voting days, and even laying electrical cables for the polling process.

All of that was done by local government civil servants. I felt it was very unfair and excessive.

— Kim Sun-taeDescribing the delegation of election duties to local staff.

Kim expressed his frustration, saying, "All of that was done by local government civil servants. I felt it was very unfair and excessive." He specifically referenced the issue of insufficient ballots during the 2026 local elections, emphasizing that "the right to vote must be protected." He asserted that the system needs a fundamental overhaul, regardless of political affiliation.

the right to vote must be protected.

— Kim Sun-taeEmphasizing the importance of fair election processes.

While sharing his candid opinions, Kim humorously questioned if his statements would label him as a conservative supporter. His remarks highlight a perceived systemic issue within election management, where the workload is disproportionately placed on local administrative staff, potentially impacting the efficiency and fairness of the electoral process.

the system needs a fundamental overhaul, regardless of political affiliation.

— Kim Sun-taeCalling for systemic reforms in election management.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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