Blue House: Election Commission Responsible for Ballot Shortage

On June 3, the Blue House addressed the ballot shortage that occurred during the 9th nationwide local elections, stating that it is an issue the Election Commission must handle.

A Blue House official responded to reporters' inquiries about the situation, emphasizing that the Election Commission is an "independent constitutional institution" and not part of the executive branch.

Earlier that afternoon, several polling stations in the metropolitan area experienced a temporary halt in voting due to a lack of ballots, sparking controversy.

Heo Cheol-hoon, Secretary-General of the National Election Commission, issued a public apology, stating, "We have caused significant confusion and concern among the public."