South Korean protesters hold demonstrations after a ballot paper shortage during a local election, calling for a rerun of the vote. Multiple outlets report that the issue sparks public anger and allegations that voters were affected by insufficient ballot materials. The controversy leads to the resignation of the head of South Korea’s National Election Commission. Channel NewsAsia and The Japan Times both state that the National Election Commission chairperson, Rho Tae-ak, steps down following the ballot mishap. Protesters’ demands focus on whether the affected election should be repeated to ensure fairness and proper access to ballots. The reporting describes the resignation as a direct response to the public backlash surrounding the shortages, while protesters continue to press for electoral remedies rather than ending their campaign with the leadership change. Authorities and election officials are expected to address the next steps in response to the protests and public scrutiny, including how the shortage is handled and whether a rerun is warranted.