Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Calls for Investigation into Ballot Shortage

By Kim Bongcheol Posted : June 5, 2026, 12:54 Updated : June 5, 2026, 12:54
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visits the National Meteorological Center in Seoul on June 5 to encourage staff in preparation for extreme weather conditions. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok addressed the shortage of ballots for the June 3 local elections on June 5, stating, "I have directed that all means, including investigations, be used to uncover the truth behind this situation, and those responsible will be held accountable."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he described the ballot shortage as "an unacceptable incident and a serious challenge to K-Democracy."

He emphasized, "If necessary, we must ensure thorough clarification and institutional improvements through a National Assembly investigation or a special prosecutor."




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