South Korea Election Chief Quits After Ballot Paper Shortage Scandal
The resignation of National Election Commission (NEC) Chairman Roh Tae-ak was accepted by the country's chief justice. Roh submitted his resignation on Friday, stating that he felt "deeply responsible for the whole situation."
The move came after President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Monday with the heads of major state institutions and agreed to push forward with reforms of the election commission, according to reports.
In a social media message posted Sunday, Lee expressed "deep regret" over the incident, describing it as a violation of voters' rights. He said the ballot shortage had significantly hindered citizens from exercising their right to vote.
The president also called for a parliamentary investigation into the matter and instructed prosecutors and police to launch a joint inquiry to determine how the disruptions occurred.
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