South Korea’s acting head of the National Election Commission (NEC), Wi Cheol-hwan, has pledged a thorough investigation into ballot shortages during the recent local elections on June 1st. The shortages, which affected multiple polling stations, have sparked controversy and calls for his resignation from the opposition People Power Party. Wi dismissed the resignation demands as irresponsible, stating he is committed to uncovering the truth behind the issue. He assured the public that a full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the discrepancies and prevent future occurrences. The NEC is facing scrutiny over its preparation and management of the election, with concerns raised about potential irregularities. Further details regarding the investigation’s findings are expected to be released as they become available. The incident has raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process.