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NEC suspects reported pre-marked ballot a hoax, asks for investigation

The National Election Commission (NEC) said Friday it suspects an allegedly pre-marked ballot reported found inside a return envelope was fabricated and that police have been asked to investigate.

2025-05-30

Hackers attempt to breach Korea's election commission: 'No damage occurred'

The National Election Commission addressed a cyberattack on its election statistics system, preventing damage and increasing cybersecurity measures ahead of the presidential election.

2025-04-23

Why Korea is breaking from its Wednesday tradition for the June 3 election

In Korea, virtually all elections, whether nationwide or local, are held on Wednesdays but the upcoming early presidential election, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, breaks from tradition.

2025-04-17

By-elections fail to bring out most eligible voters

Local by-elections to select city mayors, district and county heads and Busan’s education superintendent took place Wednesday, marking the first nationwide election since impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched attempt to declare martial law.

2025-04-02

Electoral commission website experiences technical issues day ahead of by-elections

The National Election Commission (NEC)’s website experienced a glitch on Tuesday, a day before by-elections.

2025-04-01

NEC secretary-general speaks at Assembly on handling of unfair hires

Secretary-general of the National Election Commission (NEC), stated that he would take swift action if the controversy over preferential hiring of children of high-ranking NEC officials constitutes a violation of the National Civil Service Act.

2025-03-12

PPP floor leader calls election watchdog a 'hotbed of corruption,' vows to appoint special auditor

The People Power Party's (PPP) floor leader called the National Election Commission (NEC) a “hotbed of corruption” on Thursday and vowed to push for legislation to appoint a special auditor to investigate the beleaguered watchdog.

2025-03-06

NEC chairman apologizes for nepotism, promises agency reform

Rho Tae-ak, chairman of the National Election Commission (NEC), on Wednesday apologized for the agency's nepotistic hiring practices and promised to reform employment protocols.

2025-03-05

National Election Commission issues apology over nepotism in hiring practices

The National Election Commission (NEC) on Tuesday issued an apology in response to the controversy over nepotism in its hiring practices.

2025-03-04

Parties clash over NEC's future amid nepotism scandal

The country's main political parties laid out dueling proposals regarding future oversight of the National Election Commission (NEC) on Monday amid a growing controversy surrounding nepotism in the commission's hiring practices.

2025-03-03