Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae accepted the resignation of National Election Commission chairperson Roh Tae-ak on June 8. The move follows ballot shortages that disrupted voting in parts of Seoul during the June 3 local elections.
Roh offered to resign on June 5, saying he feels
Reactions on X express skepticism toward the resignation as a mere scapegoat move, question the Chief Justice's role and overall accountability, highlight ongoing protests demanding re-elections, and note damage to South Korea's democratic image amid ballot shortage allegations.
Regarding the alleged infringement of voting rights in the June 3 local elections, protests by citizens continue near the counting center in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul.
— Ellen J (@EllenJ_SK) 8 Juni 2026
At the scene, voices continue to demand a re-election, a probe into election fraud allegations, and clear… pic.twitter.com/rkLp5cqRoG
The National Election Commission (NEC) is under criminal investigation and intense pressure to make sweeping reforms after unprecedented ballot paper shortages in the local elections last week triggered public fury and allegations of a systematic electoral failure.…
— The Korea Times (@koreatimescokr) 8 Juni 2026
봐라 선관위원장의 사의를 수용하는 거 누구?조희태 대법원장.
— meaningless (@ash_realize) 8 Juni 2026
그럼 부실선거의 최종 책임자는 누구?
조희대 대법원장, ‘투표지 부족 사태’ 노태악 선관위원장 사의 수용https://t.co/Vwsoonrfc3 pic.twitter.com/wd7BSJr4sa
What is the point of apologies if there has been no decision yet to hold re-elections? The shortage looks like a rig (and I have seen this in post-Soviet countries more times than I would like to admit).
— Daria | Growth 🇰🇷 (@0xHanMoon) 8 Juni 2026
Still in shock, to be honest.
조희대는 이러고 꼬리자르는거지?
— 𝙹𝚊𝚔𝚎 (@cybertruck02093) 8 Juni 2026
“대법원장, '투표지 부족 사태' 노태악 선관위원장 사의 수용”https://t.co/Od88Zv6FIp
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