1950 South Korean Legislative Election

30 May 1950 · Founding assemblies · 210 seats, 106 for a majority

Legislative elections were held in South Korea on 30 May 1950, less than a month before the invasion of the country by North Korea. The elections resulted in a tie between the Democratic Nationalist Party and the Korea Nationalist Party, which both won 24 seats, although a majority of the 210 seats were won by independents.

Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Korean War [ 9 ] (1950–1953). Conflicts →

President before

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President (continued)

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Largest force

Independents

126 of 210 seats

Turnout

91.9%

The result

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Independents

62.9% of votes

126

seats

Democratic Nationalist Party

9.8% of votes

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Korea Nationalist Party

9.7% of votes

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National Association

6.8% of votes

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Korea Youth Party

3.3% of votes

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Other parties

2.2% of votes

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Korean Federation of Trade Unions

1.7% of votes

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Ilmin Club

1.0% of votes

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Independents	—	126	—	4,397,287	62.9%	—
Democratic Nationalist Party	—	24	—	683,910	9.8%	—
Korea Nationalist Party	—	24	—	677,173	9.7%	—
National Association	—	14	—	473,153	6.8%	—
Korea Youth Party	—	10	—	227,539	3.3%	—
Other parties	—	3	—	152,365	2.2%	—
Korean Federation of Trade Unions	—	3	—	117,939	1.7%	—
Ilmin Club	—	3	—	71,239	1.0%	—

3 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.