Key facts
- Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections due to ballot shortages have entered their eleventh day.
- Around 200 protesters were rallying near SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul.
- The National Election Commission acknowledged the shortages but deemed them insufficient grounds for a new election.
- Law enforcement is investigating the election commission.
- Protesters have blockaded the gymnasium, hindering access for election officials and sports organizations.
Protests demanding a rerun of South Korea's June 3 local elections, which were disrupted by ballot shortages at some polling stations, continued for an eleventh day on Monday. Approximately 200 demonstrators gathered near the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, a site used for ballot counting. This number is significantly lower than the estimated 20,000 who rallied over the weekend.