= After a request from the Kyrgyz Republic, the NEC explained its experiences in voting and counting management during the COVID-19 context =

The National Election Commission (NEC) of the Republic of Korea participated in a web seminar hosted by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on July 16 to share Korea''s successful election disinfection experience.

This seminar was held at the request of the Kyrgyz Republic, where parliamentary elections will be held in October amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Ten officials participated in the web seminar, including the Vice Chairperson of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic and representatives from the NEC, and was centered on practical content to support the election management of the Kyrgyz Republic under the topics of ‘COVID-19 response measures in voting and counting management’ and ‘an election where nobody is left out.’ 

The NEC said that ‘we are responding to requests from the international community, such as providing webinars and voting and counting management material, and we will actively share our successful K-election disinfection experience in the future.’

July 16: NEC officials explaining Korea''s COVID-19 response measures in voting and counting management to election officials from the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic at KOICA

Left: NEC Chief Elections Policy Officer Park Chan-jin gives welcoming remarks

Right: Q&A session (screenshot from the webinar)