A National Election Commission official in his 40s was found dead in an apartment building flowerbed in Hwaseong at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday, a day after special counsel investigators questioned him as a suspect in an inquiry into local-election ballot shortages and alleged irregularities in supply contracts. Police suspect he jumped from his apartment. Investigators said the questioning ended around 8:55 p.m. Tuesday; he left their office at 10:40 p.m. after reviewing his statement. The team expressed condolences and denied unfair treatment.
WHO:A National Election Commission official
WHAT:was found dead in an apartment building flowerbed in Hwaseong.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Hwaseong, South Korea
WHY:Police suspect the official jumped from his apartment; the reason for his death was not established.
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