Independent counsel probe into NEC is long overdue
President Lee Jae Myung appointed prosecutor-turned-lawyer Lee Tae-han as independent counsel to lead an investigation into the embattled National Election Commission (NEC). The special counsel and his investigative team will have up to 170 days to determine whether a range of allegations concerning the NEC and its handling of the June 3 local elections are grounded in fact. The investigation…
President Lee Jae Myung has appointed prosecutor-turned-lawyer Lee Tae-han as independent counsel for an investigation into the National Election Commission (NEC). The special counsel and his investigative team have been given up to 170 days to determine the validity of various allegations surrounding the NEC and its management of the June 3 local elections.
These allegations include issues such as ballot shortages and the manipulation of voter turnout figures. Lee Tae-han has vowed to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, emphasizing that political considerations and partisan interests will have no influence on the proceedings. His team's mission is to uphold the right to vote and ensure accountability if any laws are violated.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Lee declared that the investigation will focus solely on facts and evidence, without being swayed by external forces.
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