Special Prosecutor Candidates Picked for Election Commission Probe: Lee Tae-han and Lee Hyuk

Two candidates have been shortlisted today (the 14th) for the special prosecutor position to investigate the ballot paper shortage incident during the June 3 local elections: Lee Tae-han (Judicial Research and Training Institute Class 23), former head of Criminal Division 4 at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, and Lee Hyuk (Judicial Research and Training Institute Class 20), former prosecutor at the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office.

The National Recommendation Committee for the Election Commission Special Prosecutor held its second meeting at the National Assembly Members' Office Building today and unanimously finalized the list of candidates.

Under the Special Prosecutor Act, following the completion of the recommendation process by the committee, President Lee must appoint one of the recommended candidates within three days.

This means the appointment of the special prosecutor is expected to be completed by the 17th at the latest.

Following a preparation period of up to 20 days required for forming the investigation team and other preparations, the full-scale investigation is projected to begin in early next month.

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