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Ballot paper shortage during local elections damaged South Korea's reputation: President Lee

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the shortage of ballot papers during last week's local elections has damaged the country's reputation. He has called for a thorough investigation. Young South Koreans have taken to the streets to demand a revote, arguing that some people were deprived of their right to vote due to a shortage of ballots. As many as 30,000 protesters were estimated to have gathered over the weekend. CNA Senior Correspondent Lim Yun Suk reports from Seoul.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the shortage of ballot papers during last week's local elections has damaged the country's reputation. He has called for a thorough investigation. Young South Koreans have taken to the streets to demand a revote, arguing that some people were deprived of their right to vote due to a shortage of ballots. As many as 30,000 protesters were estimated to have gathered over the weekend. CNA Senior Correspondent Lim Yun Suk reports from Seoul.

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