President Lee to Hold Video Conference on Election Commission Investigation

President Lee Jae-myung will hold a video conference with senior aides on June 14 to receive updates on the investigation into the National Election Commission and the ongoing ballot shortage issue.

Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Yu-jeong announced during a local briefing at a hotel in Rome on June 11 that the meeting will take place at 2 p.m. local time in Italy, which is 9 p.m. in South Korea.

Kang explained that the video conference aims to eliminate any gaps in governance during the president's overseas trip and to receive reports on key national issues.

The agenda will include a report prepared by the Political Affairs Office on the National Election Commission's investigation and plans for institutional improvements, an update from the Civil Affairs Office on the establishment of a joint investigation team regarding the ballot shortage, and a report from the Economic Growth Office on trends in foreign exchange and financial markets, as well as measures related to inflation.

Considering the length of his overseas trip, which lasts eight nights and ten days, President Lee has also scheduled a meeting for the day after his return, on June 19.

Kang stated that the topic for the June 19 meeting will focus on reviewing the response system for natural disasters during the summer, emphasizing that the president will prioritize public welfare and safety immediately upon his return.