Five NEC Non-Standing Members and Former Seoul, Songpa Election Commission Chairpersons to Attend National Assembly in the Afternoon After Skipping Special Investigation Committee

As the special committee for a national investigation, formed by the National Assembly to uncover the truth behind the 'ballot paper shortage incident' that occurred during the 9th Nationwide Local Elections, officially began its activities, non-standing members of the National Election Commission who did not attend the agency report, as well as former chairpersons of the Seoul and Songpa District Election Commissions, are scheduled to appear at the National Assembly on the afternoon of June 23.

Wi Cheolhwan, Acting Chairman (Standing Commissioner) of the National Election Commission, stated during the plenary meeting of the special investigation committee held at the National Assembly on this day, "Of the seven non-standing commissioners of the National Election Commission who were criticized by the chairman and several commissioners, five have said they will appear at 1:30 p.m. this afternoon."

Former National Election Commission Chairman Taeak Noh is taking an oath alongside Acting Chairman Cheolhwan Wi and others during the plenary meeting of the special committee for a national investigation to uncover the truth behind the ballot paper shortage and infringement of the people's right to vote, held at the National Assembly on June 23, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

In addition, former Seoul Election Commission Chairman Oh Minseok (Chief Judge of the Seoul Central District Court) and former Songpa District Election Commission Chairman Min Soyoung (Presiding Judge at Seoul Eastern District Court) are also expected to appear in the afternoon. Acting Chairman Wi stated, "Former Chairman Oh is scheduled to appear at 1:30 p.m., and former Chairman Min is expected to appear by 3:00 p.m."

On this day, among the eight total commissioners, seven non-standing members of the National Election Commission were absent from the morning’s agency report. The former Seoul and Songpa District Election Commission chairpersons, who have resigned, were also absent. Members of the special committee from both the ruling and opposition parties strongly criticized this, saying, "All the election commissioners who were expected to provide key testimony were absent."

Meanwhile, Acting Chairman Wi responded to Assemblywoman Kim Eunhye of the People Power Party’s call for his resignation by saying, "I believe that (resignation) would be irresponsible," and added, "We will do our best to investigate the truth and will also listen to the voices of the people regarding countermeasures."

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