### [2026-06-5](/feed/2026/06/5/index.md)

##### 2026 South Korean local elections
# South Korea's election commission chairperson resigns after ballot shortages affect dozens of polling stations during elections, prompting protests. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via UCA News](https://www.ucanews.com/amp/south-korea-election-chief-resigns-after-ballot-shortage-protests/113643)

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