Former Announcer Slams Election Commission Over Ballot Shortage: 'Pulverize, Not Dissolve'

Broadcaster Cho Soo-bin, a former KBS announcer, has sharply criticized South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) following a shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections. Cho declared that the commission should be "pulverized, not dissolved." She argued that any process marred by such fundamental problems cannot yield legitimate results, calling the ballot shortage an "unthinkable" occurrence, even by chance. Cho has been vocal on social media since June 3, questioning the official narrative and expressing frustration. She pointed to the "Jamsil incident" and asked if expressing concern makes one a conspiracy theorist. Cho also criticized NEC employees for taking vacations during this critical period, referencing similar reports from years past and lamenting that the commission seems to operate with impunity. She questioned the budget, asking why the cost of paper ballots would be an issue given the hundreds of billions of won allocated. Recalling her past participation in an NEC voter encouragement campaign, Cho stated she met good people and had positive memories, but reiterated her strong stance on the commission's need for drastic reform.

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The election commission should be pulverized, not dissolved.