Basic Info.

​The story is set in Korea, a country where the death penalty exists but is not actively enforced. A new system called the National Death Penalty Vote is introduced, allowing citizens to vote on whether serious criminals should face execution. Initially hailed as an innovative way to achieve justice, the system garners widespread public support. However, as time passes, the National Death Penalty Vote exposes its inherent flaws and the unintended consequences of such a mechanism, raising critical questions about justice and morality.​

Additional Info.

​"The work The Killing Vote revolves around moral and ethical dilemmas concerning the death penalty. It raises critical questions about the fallibility of emotionally driven capital punishment decisions, the potential sacrifice of innocent lives, and the implications for the rule of law. The series attracted significant attention for its provocative premise and intense storyline, while also sparking ethical debates among its audience. It delves into the impact of capital punishment on justice and law and the unintended consequences that may arise, earning it praise as a thought-provoking piece. Many fans drew parallels between The Killing Vote and the Japanese work Death Note upon first impressions. However, while Death Note centers on the protagonist Light’s individual sense of justice, The Killing Vote explores the idea of collective decision-making, examining the ethical dilemmas at the intersection of democracy and rule of law. This distinction allows the two works to deliver entirely different messages."​