A conservative civic group has filed a police complaint against National Election Commission (NEC) Chairman Roh Tae-akk and other officials over a controversy surrounding President Lee Jae-myung's exposure of his ballot during early voting.
According to reporting compiled by Seoul Economic Daily on Wednesday, the People's Livelihood Measures Committee filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency against Chairman Roh, Seoul Election Commission Chairman Kim Chang-mo, and Jongno-gu Election Commission Chairman Ryu Yeon-jung on charges including abuse of authority and dereliction of duty.
Earlier, on the 29th, President Lee stepped out of the polling booth holding his stamped ballot during early voting and consulted with an election worker.
The People's Livelihood Measures Committee argues that this act violated the principle of ballot secrecy under the Public Official Election Act, claiming that "the Election Commission's response dismissing the matter constitutes an abuse of authority." The group called for an investigation and punishment, contending that the Election Commission's handling of the matter amounts to dereliction of duty, including negligent oversight.
