SEOUL: The National Election Commission (NEC) has strongly refuted President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent public remarks that raised suspicions of election fraud, labeling the troop deployment to its offices during last week's martial law decree as "unlawful." The NEC's response comes in the wake of President Yoon's order to the former defense chief to scrutinize the voting system amid allegations of cyber attacks by North Korean hackers.According to Yonhap News Agency, the NEC has stated that all allegations of election fraud are "baseless." In a statement, the commission emphasized that raising such suspicions undermines the electoral management system, through which President Yoon himself was elected. The NEC further condemned the unauthorized occupation of its buildings and the attempted seizure of electronic servers by martial law troops, declaring these actions "unconstitutional and unlawful."The NEC highlighted the serious implications of these events, asserting that they pose a threat to democracy. It h as urged relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter and pursue legal action. During the martial law decree last Tuesday, approximately 300 troops were dispatched to election offices in Seoul, Gwacheon, and Suwon in Gyeonggi Province, sparking significant controversy.
- September 13, 2026
