South Korean Election Ballot Shortage Protests

Hundreds of protesters rallied for a fourth straight day outside a vote-counting facility in Seoul, demanding a new election over ballot shortages.

The incident disrupted voting in Songpa District, raising concerns about voting rights and the integrity of the local elections.

South Korea's top constitutional leaders have agreed to a sweeping overhaul of the election management system and accountability for officials.

The National Election Commission (NEC) is now under criminal investigation, with rival parties requesting a parliamentary probe into the unprecedented ballot paper shortages that triggered public fury and allegations of systemic electoral failure.