Election watchdog raided again over alleged data manipulation

The NEC typically discloses voter turnout hourly based on figures provided by election management workers at polling stations. The task force believes that some workers bypassed the official authorization process and arbitrarily adjusted these figures under the direction of NEC officials.

This is the second raid conducted by investigators on the NEC concerning these data manipulation allegations, with the first occurring on July 23. The current search and seizure operation is part of a broader investigation into ballot shortages that were reported during the local elections, which prevented some voters from casting their ballots.

Investigators have identified alleged data manipulation in specific areas, including Seoul's Gangnam and Seocho districts, and Gimpo and Uiwang in Gyeonggi Province. The scope of the investigation is expected to expand as similar activities have reportedly been detected in other regions of the country.