Answer: In order to reduce the use of public resources for political party work, which has been the subject of much controversy in the past, the purpose of distancing government employees from their workplace if they are running for office is to separate political party work from government work. The first draft stated that government employees would temporarily quit their jobs without benefits, but based on input from political parties, it was amended to allow civil servants to use their annual leave for up to two years. As a result, the law stipulates that they must not be present at work, even if they receive a salary when they use their annual leave. The law states that a candidate must return to work after running in an election and that his or her benefits must be protected. In addition to the government's support for political parties, parties that field government employees for election have also been added to the criteria. It should be noted, however, that the main purpose of the provision is to ensure that public resources are not used for party purposes.
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