Roh Tae-ak, the Chairman of the National Election Commission (NEC) in South Korea, has officially resigned amid significant backlash regarding ballot paper shortages that affected the voting process in multiple districts during the recent local elections. His resignation, announced on Friday, comes in response to the criticism directed at the NEC for its handling of the election logistics. Roh characterized the situation as a failure in election management and expressed his decision to step down as a means of taking responsibility for the disruptions experienced by voters.
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