Raids took place at the headquarters of the National Election Commission of South Korea, following allegations of voter turnout falsification in the local elections.

Raids took place on Thursday at the headquarters of the National Election Commission (NEC) in South Korea, as part of an investigation into an alleged falsification of voter turnout in the local elections on June 3. Investigation officials discovered evidence that NEC officials and the Gyeonggi provincial election commission reported false figures.

The investigation, which involves police and prosecutors, aims to seize evidence from those involved. The elections were seen as a test for President Lee Jae Myung, elected in 2025, following a political crisis.

The ruling party suffered a significant defeat, and its leader, Jang Dong-hyeok, called for a new vote due to irregularities. The NEC chairman, Rho Tae-ak, resigned after issues with the ballots emerged, causing protests in Seoul.