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Special counsel Lee Tae-han's team raided the National Election Commission (NEC) headquarters on Nov. 2 over allegations that commissioners were paid 905.8 million won ($677,000) in improper stipends, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. The raid, which began at 9 a.m., mobilized 65 personnel and targeted 18 departments, including the offices of the NEC chair and secretary-general, according to Dong-a Ilbo. The investigation also covers alleged losses to the national treasury, as reported by Maeil Business Newspaper. Separately, on Oct. 21, the same special counsel team raided the home of former NEC Chair Rho Tae-ak over allegations of improper overseas trips during his tenure, according to KBS World and Yonhap. The special counsel is also investigating other election-related allegations, including the June 3 local election ballot shortage, and has asked the NEC to preserve 420 ballot boxes for possible review, the Korea Times reported on Oct. 30.