▲ National Election Commission
The joint investigation team of police and prosecutors looking into the ballot shortage incident is summoning eight local government officials who managed polling stations on election day for questioning as witnesses today (June 22).
These individuals were reportedly responsible for duties such as distributing ballots at two polling stations in Seoul where the ballot shortage occurred.
The joint investigation team plans to question them about the situation on election day and the National Election Commission's (NEC) response following the shortage.
The joint investigation team is also continuing its analysis of materials secured during the search and seizure of the National Election Commission on the 11th.
Once the questioning of the working-level officials and the analysis of the seized materials are completed, it is expected that summons for NEC staff will follow.
The joint investigation team is primarily investigating allegations that the NEC hastily decided to reduce the number of printed ballots and failed to respond properly on election day.
Allegations regarding the disposal and loss of ballot storage boxes that occurred after election day, as well as suspicions of mismanagement including "overseas trips for leisure" by the NEC, are also under investigation.
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