Korea deserves transparent, trusted election watchdog (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's National Election Commission faces scrutiny over ballot shortages and irregularities in the June 3 local elections, prompting calls for reform and an independent investigation.

• NEC chairman Roh Tae-ak resigned over local election mismanagement
• Investigation found ballot shortages and suspicious vote matching in multiple districts
• NEC dismissed concerns as coincidences, but public trust has eroded