(Prohibition of Installing, etc. of Facilities)

(1) No one shall commit any of the following acts, except for those prescribed by this Act, in an effort to influence an election from 180
days before the election day (in cases of a special election, the time when the reason for holding such election becomes final) to the election
day. In such cases, the use of the name of a political party (including a preparatory committee for the formation of a new political party), the
name or photograph of a candidate (including any person who intends to be a candidate; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article), or expressing contents which make it possible to analogize such a name shall be deemed to be aimed at exerting an influence on the election:

1. Installing, displaying, posting or distributing any wreath, balloon, signboard, placard, advertising balloon, advertising tower, other
advertising material or facilities; 

2. Wearing or distributing a label or other indicating materials; 

3. Manufacturing or selling a symbol indicating candidate, such as a doll or mascot.

(2) No acts falling under any of the following subparagraphs shall be deemed to be aimed at exerting an influence on the election, notwithstanding the
provisions of paragraph (1):

1. Ordinary political party activities under Article 37 (2) of the Political Parties Act during a period other than the election period;

2. Acts of courtesy, occupation or business, or ordinary political party activities, which are prescribed by Regulations of the National Election Commission.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 9974, Jan. 25, 2010]