# South Korean president Lee Jae Myung said yesterday the country’s election management system needed a major overhaul. He called a series of controversies involving the National Election Commission including ballot-paper shortages absurd. Lee has ordered a probe into the shortages that marred the June 3 local elections, saying prosecutors and police would take part. The incident triggered public anger, protests questioning fairness and the resignation of the NEC chief. Lee also called for a stern response to any violence in the protests following the elections, while saying peaceful rallies should be protected.
South Korea’s Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote