Election protesters, sports officials locked in standoff over entry to ballot-counting center (opens original article in a new tab)

Election protesters and sports officials remained in a standoff at a Seoul gymnasium over access to ballot-counting facilities, with the protest continuing for 12 days.

• Election protesters and sports officials faced off at a gymnasium used for ballot counting for the 12th day.
• Protesters blocked sports organizations from entering their offices inside the gym since June 5 to prevent ballot box removal.
• A proposed monitoring team failed after protests against it, with police warning of criminal penalties for obstruction.