National Assembly weighs overhaul of election commission, possible constitutional amendment

South Korea’s rival parties are moving to overhaul the National Election Commission, launching separate task forces in response to ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections that are fueling criticism that the election watchdog failed to protect voters’ constitutional rights.

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea and main opposition People Power Party broadly agree on the need to improve the commission’s administrative capacity and strengthen oversight of the body, according to sources Su ...