South Korea's National Assembly will begin a 45-day parliamentary probe into a ballot shortage that affected over two dozen polling stations during the recent local elections. The investigation, agreed upon by the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party, will focus on the National Election Commission and its regional offices.
Gyeonggi Education Superintendent Im Tae-hee announced on the 16th that he will file an appeal with the National Election Commission regarding the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, citing issues such as vote count reversals and duplicate entry of vote counting results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A constitutional complaint has been filed alleging that the shortage of ballot papers during the June 3rd local elections violated fundamental rights. Lawyer Do Tae-woo, who represented former President Yoon Suk-yeol in impeachment proceedings, also announced plans for a constitutional complaint and injunction to prevent the disposal of ballots.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) secured a significant victory in local elections, winning 12 out of 16 mayoral and gubernatorial races, including in Busan. The DPK also maintained its parliamentary majority by winning nine out of 14 vacant National Assembly seats.
The Democratic Party secured first place in proportional representation for local elections in 9 out of 17 major metropolitan areas, surpassing the People Power Party, which won in 6 areas. Seoul remains a close contest.
South Korea's main opposition PPP is demanding a parliamentary investigation into a ballot paper shortage that disrupted local elections, causing public outrage and temporary voting suspensions. The ruling DP criticized the PPP for dropping its revote calls after favorable results.
