Jul 30, 2026CORE

Election Commission Special Prosecutor Law Passes by Bipartisan Agreement

The National Assembly passed by bipartisan agreement a special-prosecutor law covering the June 3 ballot-paper shortages and allegations concerning election administration and the operation of the National Election Commission of the Republic of Korea. The law specifies 12 areas of investigation, including alleged election-statistics manipulation, overseas trips, improper hiring and promotions, preferential contracts and vendor collusion.

National Election Commission of the Republic of Korea

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Act on the Appointment of a Special Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged Violations of Political Rights, Including Ballot-Paper Shortages in the Ninth Nationwide Local Elections
국가법령정보센터KOAug 4, 2026Legal document
Election Commission Special Prosecutor Bill Passes National Assembly by Bipartisan Agreement
Yonhap News AgencyKOJul 30, 2026News article

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Election Commission Special Prosecutor and the June 3 Local Election Ballot Shortage

Tracks the ballot-paper shortages that halted or delayed voting at some polling stations during South Korea's June 3, 2026 local elections and the subsequent joint investigation and special-prosecutor legislation. The team led by Lee Tae-han began its main investigation in September into 12 areas defined by law, including the ballot shortages, alleged election-statistics manipulation, overseas trips, improper hiring and promotions, preferential contracts and vendor collusion involving National Election Commission of the Republic of Korea officials.

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