Special counsel to inspect 2.5 mil. ballots in local elections shortage probe
A special counsel team said Monday it plans to examine about 2.5 million ballots at a vote counting center this week as part of its probe into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. Special counsel Lee Tae-han's team will carry out the examination Wednesday at the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which served as a vote counting center during the local elections marred by the…
A special counsel team announced on Monday that it will inspect approximately 2.5 million ballots at a vote counting center this week as part of its investigation into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. The examination will take place on Wednesday at the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which functioned as a vote counting center during the elections plagued by the shortages.
The team aims to verify the 2.47 million ballots and related equipment at the site to identify any irregularities, such as potential forgery, in the presence of observers selected by the National Assembly, lawmakers, and journalists. The team emphasized that this investigation will not constitute a recount of the votes, which occurs when there are objections to the election results.
By conducting a comprehensive examination of various suspicions, the team expressed its commitment to resolving public doubts regarding the fairness and management of public elections. This special counsel team was established last month to investigate the shortages that triggered a significant public outcry, with some voters being forced to leave without casting their ballots.
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