PPP leader calls for reelection over Seoul ballot shortages

“The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok called for an immediate halt to vote counting, Wednesday, until the cause of ballot shortages at several Seoul polling stations during the day's local elections could be determined. “The Seoul election has been tainted. A tainted election is invalid," Jang said. "Once counting proceeds and wraps up, there will be no way to properly investigate what happened. Counting must stop right now.” Jang added that depending on the findings, the suspension should extend to all affected areas, including Seoul and Incheon, and that a by-election should be held if irregularities are confirmed. NEC Secretary General Heo Cheol-hoon apologized for the disruption during a briefing Wednesday evening. “I feel deeply responsible and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to voters who came to the polls to exercise their precious right to vote, and for undermining public trust in fair election administration,” Heo said. Voting at several polling stations in southern Seoul and Incheon was disrupted on Wednesday after ballot pa

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