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South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest

Al Jazeera Friday 05 June 2026, 12:38 UTC 1 min read
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South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest South Korean riot police removed protesters blocking the entrance to a polling station in Seoul after a 35-hour standoff, triggered by a shortage of ballot papers during local elections. Published On 5 Jun 2026

South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest South Korean riot police removed protesters blocking the entrance to a polling station in Seoul after a 35-hour standoff, triggered by a shortage of ballot papers during local elections. Published On 5 Jun 2026
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