The National Election Commission (NEC) said on the 26th that it “expresses deep regret” about the case of Jo Hae-ju, a former standing member of the National Election Commission, who had a controversy over the term of ‘tricks’ due to the rejection of the resignation of the Blue House.
In a statement to the public, Roh Jeong-hee, chairman of the National Election Commission, said in a statement to the people distributed on the same day, “As the chairman of the National Election Commission, I express my deepest regret for causing concern to the people regarding the recent composition of the National Election Commission.” , I was able to confirm once again the expectations for the independence and neutrality of the National Election Commission.”
Chairman Roh said, “Despite various discussions on the composition of the National Election Commission, the exercise of the appointment right predicated on standing members and the practice of electing members who have undergone a National Assembly personnel hearing as standing members should be respected for the independence of the National Election Commission.” said. It is interpreted that he announced his policy not to elect the successor of former Standing Committee member Cho from among the existing Election Commissioners.
Previously, former Standing Committee member Cho expressed his resignation on the 24th, ahead of the expiration of his term (3 years), in accordance with the rules of the National Election Commission. However, President Moon rejected it due to the imminent election, etc., and former standing member Cho was converted to a non-standing member (term of 6 years) and was scheduled to remain in office for three more years. As about 350 employees of the National Election Commission publicly demanded the resignation, former Standing Committee member Cho expressed his resignation again, and President Moon accepted the request.
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