Democratic Socialist Party (South Korea)
Democratic Socialist Party 민주사회당 | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | DSP |
| Founded | 20 January 1981 |
| Dissolved | 28 March 1982 |
| Merged into | New Socialist Party |
The Democratic Socialist Party (Korean: 민주사회당) was a political party in South Korea.[1] The party was founded in 1981 and contested both the presidential and parliamentary elections that year, winning two seats in the National Assembly. It was dissolved in 1982 after merging with the New Party to found the New Socialist Party.
Election results
Legislative elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 524,361 | 3.24% | 2 / 276
|
Presidential elections
| Election | Votes | % | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 825 | 0.01% | Eliminated in first round |
References
- ^ South Korea: Politics under Chun Doo Hwan (PDF) (Report). Central Intelligence Agency (published 30 April 2007). September 1981. p. 10. Retrieved 18 December 2024.