Unprecedented Ballot Shortage: Election Commission Forms Fact-Finding Committee, Will Disclose Causes and Responsibility
National Election Commission Holds Emergency Meeting Early Morning on June 4
The National Election Commission announced on June 4 that it will investigate the causes and assign responsibility for the ballot shortage incident that occurred during the 9th nationwide local elections through a "Fact-Finding Committee."
The Commission stated, "During the plenary session held early this morning, it was decided that, as soon as the ballot counting for the 9th nationwide local elections is completed, we will make every possible effort to identify the facts surrounding this incident and establish measures to prevent a recurrence." The Commission added, "To identify the causes of the ballot shortage and develop measures to prevent such incidents from happening again, a Fact-Finding Committee composed mainly of external experts will be formed and operated."
On the 4th, due to a shortage of ballots in the 9th nationwide local elections and the by-elections for the National Assembly, the voting time was extended until 10 p.m. In front of the 2nd polling station in Jamsil 7-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, citizens opposing the removal of ballot boxes were chanting slogans throughout the night. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageAccording to this decision, the committee plans to analyze the voting records from the affected polling stations and confirm the situation on site at the time by interviewing polling managers and staff.
The Commission stated that it will share the identified issues, causes, and assignment of responsibility through the Fact-Finding Committee.
Hot Picks Today
"Let’s Give Korea a Spending Spree": Over 10 Million Foreign Tourists Flock In, Credit Card Spending Exceeds 10 Trillion Won
- "KOSPI Plunges 8% as Samsung and SK hynix Reel from 'Unexpected' Chinese Memory Onslaught"
- "Prettier Than Idols?" "Tight Outfits Stir Debate"... Why the Virtual Female Weathercaster Is Causing a Stir
- Is the Stock Market Decline Just Beginning? "An Even Bigger Crisis Is Coming," Warns Rich Dad Author
- "It's Even More Beautiful in Person": Visitors Flock to Samsung Gangnam, Many Making Purchases on First Day of Pre-orders [Report]
Meanwhile, the Commission also said, "In order to determine the winner for the electoral districts in Seoul and Songpa District, the Seoul Election Commission must visit the 2nd polling station in Jamsil 7-dong and open the ballot box; only then can the winner for the relevant district be confirmed." The Commission added, "We are currently working to persuade the residents who are present at the polling station."
© The Asia Business Daily. All rights reserved. Unauthorized AI training and use prohibited.
