The Justice Ministry has imposed a travel ban on Roh Tae-ak, the former head of the National Election Commission, as part of an investigation into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections.
The Justice Ministry approved the travel ban on Roh Tae-ak and other key officials at the request of investigators. The measure follows a 13-hour raid conducted on June 11 at the NEC headquarters in Gwacheon and offices in Seoul.
Investigators seized documents on ballot printing plans, budgets and meeting minutes. They will examine the decision-making process and communications between polling stations and the NEC during the elections.
Ballot shortages occurred at 26 polling stations, mainly in Seoul's Songpa Ward. The incident led to protests demanding a rerun of the elections.
