People Power Party Opens 'People Power Party Election Commission Vote Interference Tip-Off Center'

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\r[Financial News] On June 3, the main voting day for the June 3 local elections, some polling stations ran short of ballots. In response, the People Power Party launched the 'People Power Party Election Commission Vote Interference Tip-Off Center.'
The People Power Party announced through Facebook and other channels that it would operate the 'People Power Party Election Commission Vote Interference Tip-Off Center' on the day.
The People Power Party said, "We are waiting for reports from those who were unable to vote because they did not receive ballots during the process of the 9th nationwide simultaneous local elections and the June 3 by-election for members of the National Assembly, as well as from those who witnessed vote interference or election interference by the NEC."
It added, "The voices from the scene that the public witnessed will help restore the foundation of democracy in South Korea. We ask for active reports."
Earlier in the afternoon, an unprecedented situation unfolded at some polling stations in Gangnam District, Seoul, Gwangjin District, Seoul, and Songpa District, Seoul, where voters had to wait because ballots were in short supply.
The People Power Party strongly protested, calling for the immediate suspension of vote counting in the June 3 local elections and demanding a revote.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) also said it would hold the NEC strictly accountable. However, it said it could not accept the People Power Party's demand to halt the count and hold a new election.
In response, the Blue House said it was closely monitoring the situation.
Chief spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung said in connection with the ballot shortage, "As a constitutional body that guarantees the people's right to vote, the National Election Commission should take responsible measures so that there are no disruptions to voting rights and vote counting management for residents in some areas." She added, "The Blue House is closely monitoring the series of developments."
Meanwhile, the National Election Commission issued a public apology and moved to contain the situation.
Secretary General of the National Election Commission Heo Cheol-hoon bowed his head and apologized at 9 p.m. at the Government Complex Gwacheon. At midnight on June 4, the NEC held an emergency meeting to discuss follow-up measures and began preparing steps to resolve the situation.
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newssu@fnnews.com Kim Soo-yeon Reporter