Controversies Follow South Korea’s 2026 Local Elections: Allegations of Chinese Involvement in Policing (opens in new tab)

South Korea held its ninth nationwide local elections and parliamentary by-elections on June 3, 2026. However, voting was disrupted at multiple polling stations after ballot shortages were reported in Seoul and other regions. According to reports, 67 polling stations required emergency ballot deliveries, while voting was temporarily suspended at 22 locations. Some voters reportedly waited…