The entrance to an office of the National Election Commission (NEC) is seen in Seoul, South Korea, 07 August 2026. Investigators from a joint prosecution-police task force began a search and seizure at the NEC's headquarters in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul, and other local commissions in the capital, Gyeonggi and North Chungcheong provinces to secure evidence over suspicions of data manipulation in connection with the 03 June local elections. Photo by YONHAP / EPA
Aug. 9 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's ruling and opposition parties are heading into a pivotal week in their dispute over the National Election Commission, with a third parliamentary hearing, selection of special prosecutor candidates and a proposed public ballot recount all approaching.
The main opposition People Power Party is demanding a broader examination of the commission's computer systems following allegations that voter totals were entered or changed before the actual recorded times.
The party also wants the investigation expanded beyond the June 3 local elections to include the 2024 parliamentary elections and the 2025 presidential election.
A special National Assembly investigative committee is scheduled to hold its third hearing at 10 a.m. Monday.
