The special prosecutor team investigating the ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections is accelerating its formation as of August 28. The team has requested the joint investigation headquarters of the prosecution and police to transfer case records and evidence.
In a press release, the special prosecutor's office stated, "We have sent a request for cooperation to the Ministry of Justice and the National Police Agency to complete the deployment of about 60 investigators, including 20 prosecutors, by September 4."
On the same day, an additional assigned prosecutor reported to the temporary office, bringing the total to 14 personnel, including three assigned prosecutors, five special investigators, and six assigned police officers.
The special prosecutor's team also requested the joint investigation headquarters, led by Deputy Prosecutor Kim Tae-hoon, to transfer all case records and seized evidence to their office for the investigation into violations of citizens' voting rights.
They plan to first receive and review the digitized case records on the 31st, then establish an investigation plan and officially commence investigations on September 7.
Due to uncertainties regarding the National Assembly's special committee's on-site verification of the Songpa-gu ballot counting center, the special prosecutor's team is also legally reviewing what actions can be taken during the preparation period after the 31st.
Yoon Sang-hyun, chair of the special committee investigating the June 3 ballot shortage, stated the previous day that "a recount at the committee level is off the table" due to internal disagreements within the People Power Party.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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