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200 Protesters Demand Rerun Amid Ballot Shortage Crisis

6/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Around 200 protesters surrounded SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium on Tuesday, joined by demonstrators and YouTubers.
The ballot shortage threatens rights after the National Election Commission printed ballots for only 50 % of voters, a guideline less than previous elections.
President Lee Jae Myung launched an investigation and pledged reforms after the NEC chief resigned.
Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok called for a re-election as crowds of up to 40,000 demanded a rerun.

History

Historical Context

South Korea’s 2017 impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, upheld by the Constitutional Court on 10 March 2017 in an 8-0 vote after the National Assembly approved the motion 234-56, sparked mass protests and led to a May election won by Moon Jae-in. That mobilization now pressures President Lee Jae-Myung’s administration to reform ballot printing and quell renewed demonstrations.

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Story summary

Around 200 protesters surrounded SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium on Tuesday, joined by demonstrators and YouTubers.
The ballot shortage threatens rights after the National Election Commission printed ballots for only 50 % of voters, a guideline less than previous elections.
President Lee Jae Myung launched an investigation and pledged reforms after the NEC chief resigned.
Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok called for a re-election as crowds of up to 40,000 demanded a rerun.

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