The special prosecutor for the National Election Commission is conducting its first search and seizure and is expected to accelerate the handling of suspects related to the ballot shortage case.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo emphasized that since this search and seizure was conducted well, the handling of suspects must be hurried.
This search and seizure focused on securing evidence related to the ballot shortage case, and the possibility of additional searches of the entire Central Election Commission server was also mentioned.
While the existing investigation mainly focused on the ballot shortage issue, Reporter Joo said that at the current stage of the investigation, securing broad evidence is important.
To that end, warrant issuance and sufficient investigation records must come first, and if necessary, additional searches of the entire Central Election Commission server are expected.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo expressed strong confidence that the search of the handball stadium is only a matter of time and will definitely happen.
The handball stadium is assessed as having a low risk of evidence destruction due to its structure, but it was mentioned that a precise and thorough investigation is needed, not a showy one.
Reporter Joo emphasized that a process of examining each item in detail using optical equipment is essential.
He added that to ensure the integrity of the investigation process, participation by each party's representatives and the press should be allowed to increase transparency.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo explained that regional election commissions still carry a high risk of evidence destruction, so swift action is needed.
He emphasized that evidence destruction is difficult to prepare in advance and that investigations are a real-time race against time, so securing key sites at an early stage is important.
This search and seizure targeted all regional election commissions to determine who was at fault in relation to the ballot shortage that triggered the case. Reporter Joo Jin-woo made clear that the ballot shortage issue is the core point.
A full investigation was conducted on the relevant regional election commissions in Busan, Daegu, and elsewhere, and he explained that they are proceeding with principled investigative moves, like the standard moves in Go.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo emphasized that no matter how important the holiday is, this case requires pushing the investigation throughout the holiday period except for Chuseok day itself.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo emphasized the need for heavier punishment of election management staff.
In particular, he proposed arrest-based investigations of those involved in the ballot shortage case, arguing that even minor rule violations should lead to arrest investigations.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo stated that suspicions of a nationwide ballot shortage have been detected, and several other issues will also be addressed.
This search and seizure was conducted at nine locations including the central office, Gimpo, Uijeongbu, Daegu, and Busan, with 75 investigators and prosecutors deployed, and the possibility of organized crime was also raised.
The fact that warrants were issued nationwide means even the court finds it difficult to shield the election commission. Reporter Joo Jin-woo said that if the court, whose chief has served as election commission chair, tried to shield it, the court would be greatly damaged.
He added that if the court rejects the warrant, it is important for the special prosecutor to maintain investigative momentum and pressure the court through a public outreach strategy.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo emphasized that simultaneous searches and swift arrest investigations must continue.
He added that the success of the investigation depends on the speed of requesting arrest warrants, so the special prosecutor must proceed without missing this.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo pointed out that if the investigation contradicts what he has said, it will not be good for him either.
He said it is difficult to know in real time whether prosecutors have actually been replaced, but it is reasonable to replace personnel who have lost trust.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo assessed this as a first investigation that stood out for its strategic intent.
He explained that this shows a substantive investigative will rather than a showy one, and is an effective tactic that makes it difficult for the other side to prepare.
Reporter Joo Jin-woo said this content is specified in the official document sent to the National Assembly, showing the special prosecutor's investigative will.
The special prosecutor expressed its will to forgo the Chuseok holiday and focus on the investigation, and added that the Olympic Park Handball Stadium will also be included in future investigative targets.
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