South Korean President Calls for Investigation into Ballot Shortages in Recent Local Elections
President Lee Jae-myung requested a formal investigation into ballot shortages that occurred in recent local elections, involving prosecutors and police, and asked parliament to conduct a fact-finding probe, propose preventive measures, and discuss reforms for the National Election Commission. The head of the National Election Commission resigned following the incident. Thousands protested in 서울,敦
Ballot shortages occurred in recent local elections in South Korea. President Lee Jae-myung requested a thorough investigation into the incident, stating that prosecutors and police would be involved. He acknowledged the ballot shortage incident and said the National Election Commission's response and explanations were insufficient. President Lee Jae-myung asked parliament to conduct a fact-finding probe, establish measures to prevent a repeat of the incident, and discuss reform plans for the National Election Commission. The head of the National Election Commission resigned following the incident. Thousands protested outside a ballot-counting site in Seoul, demanding a re-run.
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