Allegations of spy camera installations in voting stations and the spread of misinformation on social media platforms threaten to undermine public trust in South Korea’s electoral process and democratic institutions. With the general elections scheduled for April 10, concerns have arisen about potential disruptions to the country’s democratic proceedings.

A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant on March 31 for a 40-year-old YouTuber who allegedly installed spy cameras at around 40 advance voting stations nationwide. The suspect, reportedly motivated by suspicions of past alleged election rigging, told reporters he “wanted to check the number of early voters.”