South Korea Election Chief Resigns After Ballot Shortage Sparks 35-Hour Seoul Standoff
The head of South Korea's election commission resigned after a ballot paper shortage disrupted local elections and sparked a blockade at a Seoul polling station. Riot police later removed protesters from the entrance after a 35-hour standoff.
The shortage turned an election-administration problem into a prolonged confrontation in the capital. The resignation followed the police operation and added to pressure on authorities over the handling of ballot supplies during the vote.
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@ajenglishSouth 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.
@afpThe head of South Korea's election commission has resigned over a ballot paper shortage during local elections after angry protesters blockaded a Seoul polling station
@straits_timesSouth Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages