(LEAD) Investigators likely to question election watchdog officials soon over local election ballot shortage (opens original article in a new tab)

Investigators are set to question election watchdog officials over ballot paper shortages during the June 3 local elections, following criticism of the National Election Commission for suspending voting at 26 stations. Protests over the issue continued for the 10th day in Seoul.

• Investigators plan to question NEC officials over ballot paper shortages during local elections
• NEC faced criticism for suspending voting at 26 polling stations due to shortages
• Protests demanding a re-run of elections continued for the 10th day at a counting site in Seoul