South Korea is set to reform its election system following ballot paper shortages during recent local polls. The incident sparked public anger and calls for a new election. President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a full investigation into the matter. The head of the election commission has resigned. This event has raised concerns about democratic integrity.

S. Korea's election chief said he will resign to take responsibility for ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections.

The head of the Election Commission has pledged to step down after a shortage of ballots prevented some people from voting.

The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.