(LEAD) election watchdog-hiring scandal (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 2-3, 9-10)By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The state anti-corruption agency said Monday that it has uncovered a total of 353 cases of hiring irregularities within the National Election Commission (NEC) over the past seven years. Announcing its investigation into a hiring corruption scandal, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said that it has identified 58 individuals who were hired at the election watchdog for experienced positions through illegal means.

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