Around 40 citizens gathered in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, to protest the ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections and demand a rerun. Participants of various ages, including families, expressed their dissatisfaction with the electoral issues and called for fair elections.
Pro-Palestine activists anticipate a significant shift in the Labour party's stance on the Israel-Palestine crisis, potentially leading to a tougher UK government policy. Factors include Green party electoral gains, upcoming leadership changes, and member polling favouring an arms embargo.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged a swift and thorough investigation into ballot shortages during last week's local elections, as parliamentary procedures for a probe began amid ongoing protests demanding a rerun.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will hold a meeting with ministers on Thursday to address ballot shortages reported during last week's local elections, following public outcry and protests.
The Progressive Party celebrated a significant achievement in the recent local elections, securing a local council seat in Busan for the first time in 12 years. Despite some close calls, the party sees this as a strong foundation for future political growth in the region.
Following local elections, South Korean ruling and opposition parties are focused on internal power struggles rather than reform. President Lee Jae Myung's support has declined, and the Democratic Party faces factional tensions ahead of its August convention. The opposition People Power Party is alleging election fraud.
South Korea's National Election Commission has launched an investigation into a ballot shortage during recent local elections. A fact-finding committee will examine the causes and implement preventive measures.
South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) has launched an investigation into a ballot shortage during recent local elections. A fact-finding committee will determine the cause and implement preventive measures.
A Seoul court orders preservation of evidence (4 items) related to ballot shortages in local elections, amid protests demanding a rerun.
South Korea's PM Kim Min-seok apologized for ballot shortages in 26 polling stations during June 3 local elections, calling it regrettable and a breach of democratic fundamentals, amid public outrage and protests.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) and opposition People Power Party (PPP) have submitted separate requests for a parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during local elections, differing on the probe's scope.
South Korea's Gangwon Provincial Police Agency is investigating domestic Polymarket users for illegal gambling on election outcomes, tracing crypto transactions, with potential fines up to 10 million won ($6,500).
Around 10,000 protesters in South Korea demand a re-run of local elections due to a ballot shortage that prevented some voters from casting ballots, leading to the resignation of the National Election Commission head.
National Election Commission (NEC) Chair Roh Tae-ak and Secretary General Heo Cheol-hoon offer to resign after ballot shortages in Seoul's local elections cause voting disruptions and public distrust.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (People Power Party) wins re-election with 49.22% of the vote, defeating Chong Won-o (Democratic Party) by 1.15 percentage points after ballot shortages and protests in Seoul.
Rep. Song Eon-seog, floor leader of South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP), resigns after the party wins only 4 out of 16 key local election seats, despite securing Seoul, amid calls for party leader Jang Dong-heyok to also step down.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok demands a thorough investigation, including potential parliamentary or independent counsel probes, into the unprecedented ballot shortage affecting 12 Seoul polling stations during local elections.
South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) chairperson, Roh Tae-ak, to apologize for ballot paper shortages disrupting voting in Seoul's local elections, prompting protests and temporary suspensions.
South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) has been given a mandate to reform and represent conservative values effectively, following the local elections, with voters seeking a credible opposition to the Democratic Party. Despite some key wins, including Seoul's mayoral race, the party faces internal and external calls for new leadership and a break from controversial legacies.
South Korea's progressive ruling party, the Democratic Party, is set for a leadership election in August. The recent local election results, while a victory nationwide, saw a setback in Seoul, impacting the internal power struggle for party leadership and the crucial nomination rights for the 2028 general election.
Foreign media attributed the Democratic Party's victory in South Korea's local elections to President Lee Jae-myung's high approval ratings, driven by economic factors like AI chip exports and stock market gains. However, the loss of the Seoul mayoral race to the opposition was seen as a setback, reflecting voter desire for checks and balances and concerns over real estate policy.
A ballot shortage at 14 polling stations in Seoul during South Korea's local elections led to protests, with one polling station surrounded for over 22 hours. A poll worker at the Jamsil 7-dong No. 2 polling station was hospitalized due to exhaustion, while protesters demanded searches of personal belongings, fearing ballot tampering.
Legal experts are closely watching the aftermath of a ballot shortage and voting disruptions during South Korea's 6.3 local elections. Constitutional complaints have been filed, and the possibility of state compensation lawsuits and election invalidation suits is being discussed.
Taiwan's Central Election Commission held a public hearing on potentially lowering candidate deposit amounts for local elections. Experts and scholars advocated for reductions to ease participation barriers and combat money politics, particularly for smaller parties and less experienced candidates.
