Rival parties agree to launch parliamentary probe on election ballot shortage (opens original article in a new tab)

Rival South Korean political parties agreed to launch a 45-day parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during recent local elections, with the opposition party chairing the committee.

• Rival parties agreed to a 45-day parliamentary probe into ballot shortages during recent local elections.
• The investigation will focus on the National Election Commission and involve a special committee chaired by the opposition party.
• Ballot shortages disrupted voting at over a dozen polling stations in Seoul, leading to protests.