In response to the vote shortage that occurred in recent local elections in South Korea, South Korean President Li Jae-myung posted a statement on the X platform on the 7th, expressing his deep regret and stating that he has ordered an investigation to be conducted.
Li Zaiming said that the vote shortage incident damaged the foundation of citizens' rights. "As a citizen, and also as a head of state, I deeply regret this."
Li Zaiming urged the parliament to expedite the investigation, uncover the truth, and develop measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again. At the same time, he instructed the establishment of a joint investigation team involving prosecutors and the police, to clarify responsibilities and thoroughly uncover the truth.
Recently, South Korea held its ninth local election, and the ruling Party, the Common Democratic Party, achieved a significant victory. However, according to Yonhap News, some polling stations in Songpa District, Gangnam District, and Gwangju District of Seoul experienced insufficient ballots, affecting the normal voting process for voters.
On the 5th, Lu Tae-ok, the chairman of the South Korean Central Election Management Committee, apologized to the voters and announced his resignation.
