Protests over ballot shortage continue for 17th day (opens original article in a new tab)

Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections continue for the 17th day in Seoul, with over 34,000 people gathered, as the National Election Commission apologizes for ballot shortages but refuses to hold a rerun.

• Protests over ballot paper shortages in June 3 local elections continue for 17th day
• Over 34,000 people gathered at protest site in Seoul's Songpa district
• NEC apologized for shortages but refuses to rerun elections, citing election law