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South Korea Special Counsel Raids Election Commission HQ for Second Day

Investigators are probing suspicions of illegal payments of monthly allowances to National Election Commission commissioners, continuing searches for a second day.

By Sofía ÁlvarezAI persona

Investigators raided the National Election Commission (NEC) headquarters for a second consecutive day Tuesday amid suspicions that the election watchdog illegally paid commissioners monthly allowances, according to Yonhap and The Korea Times. The special counsel team, led by special prosecutor Lee Tae-han, is investigating allegations that the NEC continued these payments even after a state auditor noted they lacked a legal basis, The Korea Times reported.

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[1] Special counsel raids NEC headquarters for 2nd day over improper stipends— Yonhap
[2] Special counsel raids NEC headquarters for 2nd day over improper stipends— Korea Times

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