No Jeong-hee, Chair of the Election Commission, Takes Responsibility for Poor Early Voting in Presidential Election and Resigns... "Deeply Responsible" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] No Jeong-hee, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission, expressed her intention to resign on the 18th in relation to the mismanagement of the early voting process for the March 9 presidential election. She took responsibility for the inadequate management of voting for COVID-19 confirmed and quarantined individuals during the early voting period.

The Election Commission stated that during the full commission meeting held at the Government Gwacheon Complex in the afternoon, Chairperson No said, "I deeply regret the responsibility for managing early voting for confirmed cases in the presidential election and expressed my intention to resign."

Chairperson No also said, "I sincerely apologize once again for causing concern to the public," and added, "I ask all citizens to cooperate so that the local elections can be conducted flawlessly."

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