Lee Tae-han Appointed Election Commission Special Prosecutor
President Lee Jae-myung appointed Lee Tae-han, one of the candidates recommended by the public recommendation committee, as special prosecutor for the election commission investigation. The team was given a preparation period of up to 20 days before beginning its main investigation.
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- President Lee Appoints Lee Tae-han as Special Prosecutor for Election Commission AllegationsYonhap News AgencyKONews 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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