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Ballot paper shortage hurts South Korea's reputation as model democracy: President Lee
Ballot paper shortage hurts South Korea's reputation as model democracy: President Lee South Korean President Lee Jae Myung described the shortage of ballot papers in last week's election as "ridiculous" and "shocking". SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday (Jun 8) that ballot paper shortages in last week's local elections dealt a serious blow to the country's reputation as a model democracy, and he welcomed the protests questioning the fairness of the process. "It was...
K-drama stars IU, Lee Dong-wook dragged into South Korean ballot protest
A South Korean protest calling for a redo of last Wednesday’s local election over ballot shortages at polling stations has taken an unexpected turn, with some protesters demanding that actress and singer IU send coffee to the rally. The demand appears to stem from IU’s decision in 2024 to provide prepaid food and drinks for demonstrators calling for the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed martial law bid. The protesters calling for a new election, who are widely...
South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country
South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country President Lee Jae-myung has met the speaker of parliament and the heads of the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court, as well as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, to discuss "a grave infringement of voter rights". SEOUL: South Korea will overhaul its election process after shortages of ballot papers at last week's local elections fuelled a public outcry, the presidential office said on Monday (Jun 8). While the...
South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages
South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday (Jun 7) for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted recent local elections, saying prosecutors and police would be involved. "As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret," Lee said in an X post.
South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race in the key city of Busan left it unclear whether President Lee Jae-myung’s party could claim a landslide victory. Voting had largely closed in the first nationwide ballot since Lee’s snap presidential election victory last year. Voters were choosing mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces in a contest widely seen as an assessment of Lee’s...
South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year
South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year Voters will choose mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces in a contest widely seen as an assessment of President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office. SEOUL: South Koreans vote on Wednesday (Jun 3) in local elections expected to boost President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party, in the first nationwide ballot since his snap presidential election victory last year. Voters will choose mayors and...
South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade
South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed. SEOUL: South Korean riot police cleared protesters on Friday (Jun 5) from a Seoul polling station after a 35-hour blockade sparked by a shortage of ballot papers during local elections earlier this week. Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took...
Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls
Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots. On the streets of Seoul's Daerim-dong neighbourhood, district council candidate Kang Kwang-bin is making his final appeal to voters. “Please support candidate number two!
South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade
South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed. SEOUL: South Korean riot police said on Friday (Jun 5) they had cleared protesters from outside a Seoul polling station after a 35-hour blockade triggered by a ballot shortage. More than 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside a polling station in Seoul's Jamsil 7-dong on Thursday, according to...
South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but faces losing Seoul
South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but faces losing Seoul The loss of Seoul would deliver a symbolic blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung despite his party’s broader gains. SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept the majority of seats in local elections, early vote counts showed on Thursday (Jun 4), but looked set to lose the crucial Seoul mayoralty amid a controversy over a shortage of ballot papers. Opposition People...