Sep 8, 2026CONTEXTJustice

Election Commission Special Prosecutor Begins First Complainant Questioning

The special-prosecutor team led by Lee Tae-han questioned a civic-group official who had filed complaints against former election commission officials, conducting its first complainant interview one day after the team's official launch.

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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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