이 대통령 “신뢰 잃은 선관위, 존재 의미 없다”…검·경 합동수사 지시

President Lee Myung-bak has declared that the National Election Commission (NEC) has lost its credibility and therefore its reason for existence. He made this statement following allegations of misconduct within the NEC. In response to the crisis of trust, the President has ordered a joint investigation by the prosecution and police into the matter. This action signals a strong governmental response to the serious accusations leveled against the election watchdog.

This situation is significant because the integrity of the National Election Commission is fundamental to ensuring fair and trustworthy elections, which are the bedrock of a democratic society.