Review of Remote Voting in Response to COVID-19
Sang Oun Lee presents an evaluation framework assessing the trustworthiness and security of remote voting methods during pandemic conditions, drawing lessons from South Korea.
Summary
Evaluating Remote Voting Amidst Public Health Crises
Global pandemic containment measures forced election administrators worldwide to evaluate alternative remote voting modalities—including vote-by-mail, online voting, and blockchain-based solutions.
An Objective Framework for Election Security Evaluation
Sang Oun Lee introduces an evaluation methodology to assess the trustworthiness, voter anonymity, and auditability of remote balloting procedures under emergency constraints.
Case Study: South Korea's Pandemic General Election
Lee analyzes the Republic of Korea's April 2020 national legislative elections, which achieved record voter turnout during an active epidemic through strict biometric and hygienic protocols without compromising ballot integrity.
Policy Guidance for Election Administrators
The presentation outlines policy recommendations for local election jurisdictions, balancing public health necessity against the imperative of verifiable voter authentication and chain of custody.
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