A joint police and prosecution task force in South Korea has launched an investigation into reported shortages of ballots during the June 3 local elections. The task force is currently questioning four election officials who were present at polling stations during the period when discrepancies were reported. Investigators are focusing on understanding the National Election Commission’s response to the issues, including how they addressed the ballot shortages and managed the situation at affected polling places. The probe aims to determine the cause of the ballot shortages and whether any intentional misconduct or negligence occurred. Authorities are seeking to clarify the sequence of events and identify any systemic failures that contributed to the problem. The investigation comes amid public concerns about the fairness and integrity of the election process. Further details regarding the findings of the investigation are expected to be released as they become available.