Protests over ballot shortage during local elections enter 14th day (opens original article in a new tab)

Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections, marred by ballot paper shortages, continued for the 14th day as protesters gathered outside a ballot counting site in Seoul. The National Election Commission apologized for the shortages but stated they do not require a rerun under election law, while police investigate the NEC and arrested a man with a sharp weapon near the site.

• Protests over ballot shortages during local elections continue for 14th day
• National Election Commission apologized but denies need for rerun
• Police investigate NEC over shortages and arrest man with sharp weapon
• Protesters demand election rerun amid allegations of fraud