PM says ‘every measure’ will be taken to delve into ballot shortage

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Friday said that all possible measures would be employed to investigate the ballot shortage that occurred in Wednesday’s local and parliamentary by-election.

“The National Election Commission’s ballot shortage incident cannot be overlooked.

It is a grievous challenge against K-democracy,” Kim wrote on his X account.

“(I will) order all measures, including criminal investigation, to uncover the truth and hold (those responsible) accountable.

If necessary, a parliame ...