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Korea Ballot Shortage Triggers Resignations, Protests, Investigation

6/8/2026

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called the ballot shortage a challenge and pledged a probe.
The head of National Election Commission resigned after the June 3 ballot shortage.
President Lee Jae Myung ordered an investigation, asked Parliament to examine the commission.
Protesters blocked ballot boxes at a Songpa polling station on June 5, sparking police intervention.
Opposition People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok visited protests, urged an audit and pledged to obey the people.

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called the ballot shortage a challenge and pledged a probe.
The head of National Election Commission resigned after the June 3 ballot shortage.
President Lee Jae Myung ordered an investigation, asked Parliament to examine the commission.
Protesters blocked ballot boxes at a Songpa polling station on June 5, sparking police intervention.
Opposition People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok visited protests, urged an audit and pledged to obey the people.