Lee says June 3 ballot shortages serious, but fraud not involved
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday said he would seek views from the heads of key constitutional institutions over ballot shortages reported during last week’s local elections, while drawing a line between the incident and claims of election fraud.
The remarks came amid growing concerns over unprecedented ballot shortages at several polling stations in Seoul, Incheon and other areas during the local elections held Wednesday.
Asked what additional measures would be taken, Lee called the incident “
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