Ballot shortage tests trust in Korea's election system: US expert (opens original article in a new tab)

Ballot shortages during South Korea's local elections led to protests and investigations, raising concerns about public confidence in the electoral system.

• Ballot shortages disrupted South Korea's June 3 local elections, causing protests and investigations
• Police raided the National Election Commission and local offices over possible election law violations
• A U.S. scholar warned the incident could undermine public confidence in South Korea's electoral system