Clashes have erupted among participants at a rally ahead of the parliamentary probe special committee’s (National Assembly Audit and Inspection Special Committee) on-site verification of vote-counting stations on the 2nd, amid a ballot paper shortage crisis during the June 3 local elections. Participants reportedly argued over whether to lift the blockade of vote-counting stations, exchanging insults such as “communist” and “spy” before physical altercations broke out.
At around 10:30 a.m., a confrontation took place close to Gate 2-1 following intense disputes. A man pushed someone who was carrying an American flag, yelling, "This individual is a spy," which resulted in harm. Two residents were taken away by medical personnel. By 11:00 a.m., about 300 individuals had assembled at the location, as reported by authorities.
Previously, at about 9:30 a.m., two residents seized each other by the collar and kicked one another close to Gate 1-3. Despite being split up by officers, they kept exchanging insults from afar: "It's because of you that younger people aren't attending the demonstration," and "Aren't you the informant?"
At the same time, the special committee of the parliament intends to receive statements from the Songpa-gu Electoral Committee regarding their handling of the insufficient supply of ballots and the procedures for voting and counting prior to carrying out an onsite inspection at Olympic Park.