Police raid National Election Commission over ballot shortage in local elections

Police launched a forced investigation on June 11 into the National Election Commission (NEC) and its regional offices concerning a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Major Crimes Division is conducting searches and seizures at the NEC headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, and seven other NEC offices in Seoul, including those in Songpa, Seocho, and Gangnam districts.

The investigation is proceeding under allegations of violating the Public Official Election Act and dereliction of duty. The ballot shortage incident during the recent local elections has prompted this extensive police action, involving approximately 100 personnel.

Photographs from the scene show police and joint investigation team members entering the NEC's election comprehensive situation room and other offices, signaling the seriousness of the inquiry into the electoral irregularities.