(Examining Evidences)

(1) Any political party (limited to the party which has recommended a candidate) or candidate may file an application for preservation of the
ballot boxes, ballot papers, voting record with the district court or its branch court having jurisdiction over the area, for the purpose of preserving the evidence when an election litigation is raised after the ballot counting is closed.

(2) The judge, in receipt of an application under paragraph (1), shall visit the spot to prepare a protocol and take a proper measure for preservation:
Provided, That if it is required for the examination of the petition, the National Election Commission or City/Do election commission may verify things subject to the preservation of evidence under the witness of the judge concerned, upon a request by the person filing an application for the preservation of evidence. 

(3) If no petition under Article 219 is raised, or no lawsuit under Articles 222 and 223 is filed, the disposition under paragraph (2) shall become invalidated.

(4) In a lawsuit on an election, the Supreme Court and the appellate court may commit the examination of evidence to another appellate court, district court, or its branch court.