South Korean Police Report 213 Election-Related Incidents During Local Elections
South Korean Police receive 213 election-related reports by noon
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As South Koreans participated in local elections, police received 213 emergency reports by noon, primarily concerning voting disturbances and interference. Notable incidents included a voter causing a scene over a marked ballot and another attempting to photograph his vote.
- 01The National Police Agency recorded 213 election-related emergency reports by noon on election day.
- 02The majority of reports, 28 cases, involved voting interference and disturbances.
- 03In Seoul, 38 reports were filed, including a woman in her 70s causing a disturbance at a polling station.
- 04A man in his 30s attempted to photograph his ballot, leading to another reported disturbance.
- 05Police are investigating incidents of assault and voting irregularities across various polling stations.
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On June 3, South Korean police reported receiving 213 emergency calls related to the ninth nationwide local elections by noon. The National Police Agency indicated that the majority of these reports involved voting disturbances and interference, with 28 specific cases noted. Additionally, 10 reports pertained to traffic issues, while 173 were categorized as miscellaneous, including mistaken reports. In Seoul, police documented 38 incidents, including a notable case where a woman in her 70s disrupted a polling station, claiming her ballot was already marked. Another incident involved a man in his 30s who attempted to photograph his ballot, causing a scene when confronted. Police are also looking into reports of assaults, such as a man who allegedly struck an election official after being directed to the correct polling location. Investigations are ongoing to verify the details of these incidents and assess any legal violations.
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The reported disturbances could affect voter confidence and the overall electoral process.
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