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South Korea Holds Parliamentary Elections with High Voter Turnout Expected

South Korea Holds Parliamentary Elections with High Voter Turnout Expected


| April 10, 2024, 5:13 a.m.

South Korea Holds Parliamentary Elections with High Voter Turnout Expected

Voting is underway in South Korea's parliamentary elections, with high voter turnout expected. The outcome will determine the future direction of President Yoon Suk Yeol's agenda, as well as the balance of power in the National Assembly. The elections have seen significant interest, with record early voting turnout. Key issues include the performance of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party, as well as the emergence of minor parties. Exit polls will provide initial insights into the election results.

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| March 5, 2024, 10:45 a.m.

SBI Seeks Extension to Submit Electoral Bond Details to Election Commission

The State Bank of India (SBI) has requested an extension until June 30 from the Supreme Court to provide details of Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India. SBI cited practical difficulties in decoding the bonds and matching donors' information due to measures ensuring donor anonymity. The Supreme Court had earlier ordered SBI to furnish details of political parties receiving Electoral Bonds since April 2019 by March 6. SBI emphasized the complex process involved in retrieving and matching data from different sources and requested more time to comply with the court's directive.

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