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South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

  • South Korea's election commission chief resigned after ballot paper shortages disrupted Wednesday's local elections.
  • Shortages hit about 50 polling stations, leaving voters waiting hours and sparking protests and a blockade in Seoul's Songpa district.
  • An outside panel will investigate the mishap; despite the issues, overall turnout was about 63%.
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