(LEAD) Protests over ballot shortages continue for 11th day (opens original article in a new tab)

Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections due to ballot shortages continued for the 11th day in Seoul, with decreasing numbers of protesters and police warning of legal consequences for illegal activities.

• Protests over ballot shortages in June 3 local elections continued for the 11th day in Seoul
• About 200 protesters gathered at SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium, down from 20,000 over the weekend
• Seoul police warned protesters could face legal consequences for illegal activities including obstruction of business and aggravated coercion
• Protesters blocked entrances to the gymnasium, preventing election officials from removing ballot boxes