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Article 33
 

(Election Period)


(1) The election period for each election shall be as follows:


<Amended by Act No. 6663, Mar. 7, 2002; Act No. 7189, Mar. 12, 2004>


1. 23 days for the presidential election;


2. 14 days for the election of the National Assembly members, the local council members and the head of a local government;


3. Deleted. <by Act No. 6663, Mar. 7, 2002>


(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 7189, Mar. 12, 2004>


(3) The term "election period" means the period as specified in the following subparagraphs:


<Amended by Act No. 10981, Jul. 28, 2011>


1. In cases of presidential elections: from the day following the deadline for candidate registration to the election day;


2. In cases of the elections of National Assembly members, local council members, and heads of local governments: 6 days from the deadline
for candidate registration to the election day.