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Han Dong-hoon Proposes NEC External Audit Law, Warns of Public Dismantling
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Han Dong-hoon Proposes NEC External Audit Law, Warns of Public Dismantling

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon proposed an amendment to the Board of Audit and Inspection Act as his first legislative initiative.
  • The amendment aims to enable external audits of the National Election Commission (NEC), which Han argues has failed to meet the standard of "100% fairness."
  • Han warned that if the NEC rejects this proposal, the public will ultimately dismantle the institution.

Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon has introduced an amendment to the Board of Audit and Inspection Act as his inaugural legislative proposal. This move seeks to empower external audits of the National Election Commission (NEC), an institution Han believes has fallen short of ensuring "100% fairness" in its operations.

Election management must be '100% fair,' not just 'as fair as possible.'

— Han Dong-hoonStating his principle for election oversight.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, Han stated that election management must be "100% fair," not merely "as fair as possible." He cited the recent issue of ballot paper shortages as evidence that the NEC has failed to meet even the minimum expectations of fairness, let alone achieve perfection.

The NEC has failed to meet even the minimum expectations of fairness, let alone achieve 100% fairness.

— Han Dong-hoonCriticizing the National Election Commission following a ballot paper shortage incident.

Han expressed his intent to make external audits of the NEC possible through the proposed amendment. He issued a stern warning, suggesting that if the NEC resists this legislative effort, the public will ultimately take action to dismantle the organization. The lawmaker's strong stance indicates a significant push for greater transparency and accountability within the election management body.

If the NEC rejects this proposal again, the public will dismantle it.

— Han Dong-hoonIssuing a warning about potential public backlash.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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