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Protests over Ballot Shortage Continue for Third Day Near Seoul Counting Center

[Politics] : Public backlash over a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections continued to grow Sunday, with demonstrations entering a third consecutive day near a vote-counting center in Seoul's Songpa District. Protesters have remained near Olympic Park, which served as a counting center, demanding a ... [more...]

IU targeted in online trolling over election disruption

Singer and actress IU has been targeted by online comments urging her to support protesters over election disruptions, in what some describe as coordinated online trolling. Her social media account has recently been flooded with comments requesting that she prepay coffee and snacks for demonstrators who have gathered to protest against ballot paper shortage incident during the June 3 local elections. Some users cited IU’s previous actions, when she provided prepaid food and drinks for attendees

PPP Chief Calls for Parliamentary Investigation, Special Counsel Probe into Ballot Shortages

[Politics] : Main opposition People Power Party(PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok has called for a parliamentary investigation and a special counsel probe into the shortage of ballot papers in some parts of Seoul during the June 3 local elections. Presiding over a Supreme Council meeting on Saturday, Jang said it is ... [more...]

Protest over ballot shortage continues after voting disruptions

A protest over voting disruptions caused by a ballot paper shortage during the June 3 local elections continued into Saturday. Protesters remained gathered outside the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, eastern Seoul, on Saturday afternoon. The venue was being used as a vote-counting center. Roughly 3,000 demonstrators were present as of 1:30 p.m., according to an unofficial police estimate. The protest initially took place at a polling station in Songpa-gu. It, however, shifted to

DP to Seek Parliamentary Investigation into Ballot Shortages on June 3

[Politics] : The ruling Democratic Party(DP) says it will seek a parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission’s(NEC) shortage of ballot papers during the June 3 local elections. Speaking to reporters on Friday, DP floor leader Han Byung-do said his party will push for bold reforms to make sure ... [more...]

What is 'Arirang' without its melody? 'Ballet Arirang' finds the answer in spirit

When BTS chose "Arirang" as an album title and wove the familiar refrain — "Arirang, Arirang, Arariyo" — into its music, the move sparked widespread discussion about meaning, identity and cultural heritage. Now comes "Ballet Arirang." The title invokes Korea's familiar folk song, yet not a single note of the "Arirang" melody will be heard on stage. Instead of borrowing the tune, the production seeks to translate the spirit of "Arirang" into ballet. "There is no 'Arirang' melody in the performanc

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NEC chair, secretary-general offer to resign over ballot fiasco

Rho Tae-ak, chair of the National Election Commission, offered to resign from the post in the aftermath of the election delays due to ballot shortages at 22 polling stations in the Greater Seoul region. The incident, which unfolded mostly in conservative-leaning districts in Seoul and Incheon, forced some voters to cast their votes after the exit poll results were announced on Wednesday. Also, vote counts for some districts were significantly delayed. "There is no room for excuses for an inciden

Election Watchdog Chair Resigns over Ballot Shortages

[Politics] : National Election Commission(NEC) Chair Rho Tae-ak has stepped down to take responsibility for ballot shortages in some polling stations in Seoul during Wednesday’s local elections. In a news conference held at the commission’s headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Friday, Rho said there is ... [more...]

Tesla Model Y becomes first foreign vehicle to top Korea’s monthly sales

Tesla’s Model Y SUV has become the first foreign vehicle to top Korea’s monthly passenger car sales, overtaking domestic models in a market long dominated by Hyundai Motor Group. According to recent data by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, the Model Y sold 8,762 units in May. It secured the top spot ahead of Hyundai and Kia’s bestselling models, including Kia Sorento SUV (7,836 units), Hyundai Grandeur sedan (5,183 units), Kia Sportage SUV (4,760 units) and Kia Carnival

Korean tidal flats set for UNESCO World Heritage expansion listing

South Korea's UNESCO-listed "getbol," or tidal flats, are expected to receive an expanded World Heritage designation, adding coastal wetlands in Yeosu, Goheung and Muan in South Jeolla Province; Seosan in South Chungcheong Province, heritage authorities said Friday. The Korea Heritage Service said the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the advisory body on natural heritage to UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, has recommended the inscription of "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats PhaseⅡ." T

UNESCO World Heritage Likely to Add 4 S. Korean Tidal Flats

[Culture] : UNESCO World Natural Heritage is expected to add four more tidal flats in South Korea to its list, according to the relevant authorities on Monday. Per the Korea Heritage Service, the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN), which advises the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, has recommended ... [more...]

Voters File Complaints with Constitutional Court over Ballot Shortage

[Politics] : Voters have begun filing multiple complaints with the Constitutional Court and the police over an unprecedented ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections. According to sources within legal circles on Friday, the Constitutional Court has logged two complaints against the National Election ... [more...]

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

Lee Jun-seok calls for National Assembly probe into ballot shortages

Rep. Lee Jun-seok, chair of the minor conservative Reform Party, on Friday called for a parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages reported during Wednesday's local elections. Lee urged both the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party to take a clear position on the issue, including the possibility of holding reelections. In a Facebook post, Lee said the ruling party should immediately accept a National Assembly probe, while the People Power Party shoul

Police Retrieve Ballot Boxes from Jamsil Voting Station, Disperse Protesters after 35 Hours

[Domestic] : Anchor: Police have broken through the crowd that was blocking access to a polling station in Seoul’s Songpa District in protest of ballot shortages during the local elections earlier this week. On Friday morning, after about 35 hours, the officers were able to remove two boxes containing the ballots of ... [more...]

Police Break through Protesters in Jamsil to Collect Remaining Ballot Boxes from June 3 Local Elections

[Politics] : Authorities have collected the remaining ballot boxes at a polling station in Songpa-gu, southern Seoul, 35 hours after demonstrators barred election officials from removing them to protest a shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections. Police broke through the crowd of protesters to remove the ... [more...]

Mark to perform at World Environment Day opening ceremony in Azerbaijan

Mark is set to take the stage at this year’s World Environment Day opening ceremony in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking his first official public appearance since launching his creative company, Upper Room, and since departing from NCT in April. The event will take place Thursday at 11 a.m., and is expected to bring together global leaders, environmental advocates and artists to commemorate World Environment Day, which is organized annually by the United Nations Environment Program. This year’s officia

Xiaomi design head Li Tianyuan to give keynote address at FAMS 2026

Li Tianyuan, head of design at Xiaomi EV, will deliver a keynote speech at the Future AI Mobility Summit 2026 in Seoul on June 30, the event's organizing committee and The Korea Herald said Friday. The summit, under the theme of "From Motion to Emotion," is set to be held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and mobility technologies. Li is a renowned mobility designer who connected the heritage of trad