The joint investigation team of prosecutors and police (led by Kim Tae-hoon, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office) tasked with uncovering the truth behind the "ballot shortage" during the June 3 local elections is continuing its investigation by questioning working-level officials as witnesses.
The joint investigation team is summoning two local government officials who worked at polling stations on the day of the local elections, June 3, for questioning as witnesses this afternoon (June 23).
It has been determined that these individuals served as a voting administrator and an acting administrator, respectively, at polling stations in Seoul where the ballot shortage occurred.
The investigation team plans to question them regarding the situation on the day of the election and the National Election Commission's (NEC) response following the shortage.
The team is also continuing its analysis of materials secured during the raid on the National Election Commission on June 11.
Once the questioning of 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 focusing on allegations that the NEC hastily decided to reduce the number of printed ballots and failed to respond appropriately on election day.
Allegations regarding the disposal and loss of ballot storage boxes that occurred after the election are also subject to the investigation.
In addition, suspicions of mismanagement, including allegations of "overseas trips for leisure" by the NEC, are also under investigation.