PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortage
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has called for a thorough investigation into the recent ballot shortage during local elections in Seoul. He emphasized that this issue poses a serious threat to South Korea's democracy and must be addressed. Kim pledged to utilize all available resources to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable.
- ▪Prime Minister Kim Min-seok highlighted the need for a parliamentary investigation or independent counsel probe regarding the ballot shortage.
- ▪He stated that the shortage is a grave challenge to democracy in South Korea.
- ▪Kim promised to mobilize all possible tools to reveal the truth and improve the electoral system.
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Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortage All News 13:22 June 05, 2026 SHARE Facebook X Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Friday that a parliamentary investigation or an independent counsel probe should be used, if necessary, to determine what led to the unprecedented shortage of ballots at a dozen polling stations in Seoul in Wednesday's local elections.
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