June 3 election records were revised 72 times: report

South Korean election authorities made 72 revisions to figures related to the June 3 local elections, data showed Monday, fueling controversy surrounding votes already tainted by ballot shortages across the country.

It was found that the National Election Commission received reports of 72 revisions on the day of the local elections from 56 election bodies across the country, according to the NEC review submitted to Rep.

Kim Eun-hye of the main opposition People Power Party.

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