Former National Election Commission Chairman Noh Tae-ak answers lawmakers' questions at a parliamentary investigation special committee hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, in July, on the ballot shortage during the 9th nationwide simultaneous local elections and related violations of citizens' voting rights. Photo by Lim Se-jun
Former National Election Commission Chairman Noh Tae-ak answers lawmakers' questions at a parliamentary investigation special committee hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, in July, on the ballot shortage during the 9th nationwide simultaneous local elections and related violations of citizens' voting rights. Photo by Lim Se-jun

The special prosecutor investigating the National Election Commission — including the ballot shortage that emerged during the June 3 local elections and other alleged misconduct — executed a search and seizure warrant Wednesday at the residence of former NEC Chairman Noh Tae-ak, who is suspected of taking junket trips at public expense.


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