South Korea Election Chief Offers to Resign After Ballot Paper Shortage Disrupts Seoul Polls

South Korea’s National Election Commission chair, Roh Tae-ak, offered to resign after a shortage of ballot papers disrupted voting in Seoul’s local elections. He expressed deep regret for undermining voter confidence at an NEC briefing. NEC Secretary-General Heo Cheol-hoon also submitted his resignation. The presidential office urged a full review of election procedures and clear follow-up measures to restore public trust. An independent expert panel will investigate the cause of the shortage and recommend steps to prevent a repeat. Officials have acknowledged reports of suspended voting at more than a dozen stations in districts such as Songpa and Gangnam. Long waits led some voters to leave without casting ballots, and protesters briefly gathered in Songpa Ward before police dispersed the crowd and transferred ballots to the counting centre.

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