Ballot Shortage Sparks Protests: Seoul Demands Reelection

Over 6,000 people protested in Seoul, demanding a repeat of local elections after a ballot shortage. The head of the election commission resigned, admitting the failure harmed public trust. Some polling stations ran out of ballots, leading to chaotic scenes and delays, with voters demanding accountability.

More than 6,000 people gathered in protest at a vote-counting center in Seoul, demanding the local elections be rerun due to a ballot shortage that prevented voting, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

The protests, held at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium, where votes from Wednesday's elections were counted, saw people chanting slogans like "Election re-run!" and waving national flags. Despite the public outcry, there was no immediate comment from Seoul police or government officials.

The election commission's director resigned, acknowledging the shortage of ballots at several polling stations undermined democratic processes, with some stations running completely out and facing significant delays.