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South Korean Riot Police Clear Protesters After Ballot Shortage Blockade

The National Election Commission apologized after 14 Seoul polling stations ran short of ballot papers and more than 1,000 demonstrators blocked ballot boxes.

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

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South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took office.

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South Korean riot police ended a 35-hour blockade of polling stations in Seoul after protesters obstructed the transport of ballot boxes due to dissatisfaction with insufficient ballots in several polling units.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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