Korean Sport & Olympic Committee: "27-Day Blockade Must End; Legal Action Against NEC Possible"

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) has once again called for a swift resolution to the blockade of the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which has been ongoing for nearly a month, and for the normalization of sports administration.
The KSOC expressed regret today (July 2) that even after an on-site inspection by the National Assembly's special committee for the parliamentary investigation, the ballot boxes inside the gymnasium could not be removed, leaving the operations of member sports organizations paralyzed for the 27th consecutive day.
Immediately following the local elections held on June 3, protesters occupied the Handball Gymnasium—which served as a ballot counting station for Songpa-gu—alleging election fraud.
As a result, access to the offices of over 10 sports organizations located inside the facility has been completely blocked, causing long-term disruption to essential administrative tasks, including the retrieval of athletes' training equipment and preparations for international competitions.
The KSOC stated, "While we respect the need to uncover the truth through the parliamentary investigation, a practical solution to resolve the long-term operational disruptions and damages in the sports field is urgent," and demanded a responsible decision from the National Election Commission (NEC).
The committee further added that it has initiated a legal review regarding the NEC's potential legal liability for the prolonged situation and the possibility of seeking compensation for the damages incurred by the sports organizations, and that it plans to pursue necessary legal action based on the findings.
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