Citizen Group Files Police Complaint Against Election Commission Deputy Secretary-General for 'Poor Early Voting Management'

Charges Including Abuse of Authority, Neglect of Duty, and Violation of the Public Official Election Act

[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A civic group has filed a complaint with the police against Kim Sehwan, Secretary General of the National Election Commission, and other officials regarding the controversy over poor management during the early voting and vote counting process for COVID-19 confirmed and quarantined voters in the 20th presidential election.

The civic group, Committee for the Protection of the Common People's Livelihood (Seominwi), announced on the 10th that it filed a complaint with the National Police Agency against four individuals?Secretary General Kim, Deputy Secretary Park Chanjin, Planning and Coordination Director Heo Cheolhun, and Election Policy Director Kim Jinbae?on charges of abuse of authority, neglect of duty, and violation of the Public Official Election Act.

Seominwi criticized, "During the early voting for the 20th presidential election held on the 4th and 5th, due to negligence in managing the voter list in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, the right to vote was deprived. However, the election commission officials consistently avoided responsibility by shifting the blame onto the community center staff," adding, "This constitutes neglect of duty by the accused."

They further stated, "In Namdong-gu, Incheon, two types of ballot paper colors?white and yellow?were found, causing a temporary suspension of vote counting," and insisted, "To prevent such incidents from happening again, a comprehensive investigation must be conducted involving the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary, Directors, commissioners, bureau chiefs, and those responsible."

Previously, Seominwi had filed a complaint with the Supreme Prosecutors' Office against Chairperson Noh Jeonghee of the National Election Commission, holding her accountable for poor management of early voting.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.