Parties push for constitutional reform of election agency (opens original article in a new tab)

Korea's major political parties are advocating for constitutional reforms to the National Election Commission (NEC) following public criticism over ballot shortages during recent local elections, with widespread public support for the overhaul but ongoing challenges.

• Korea's two major parties push for reform of the National Election Commission (NEC) after ballot shortages in the June 3 local elections
• Public consensus supports an overhaul of the NEC
• The reform effort faces challenges despite widespread support
• The NEC is under pressure to address issues related to election management