South Korea’s top election official has resigned following widespread disruptions caused by ballot paper shortages during recent voting.

The resignation comes after voters across several polling stations reported delays and confusion, with some unable to cast their ballots on time. The shortages sparked public outrage and raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral process.

In his resignation statement, the election chief acknowledged responsibility for the logistical failures and apologized to the public. He emphasized that the integrity of elections must be protected and said stepping down was necessary to restore trust in the system.

Political analysts note that the incident has intensified scrutiny of South Korea’s election management, with opposition parties demanding reforms to prevent similar disruptions in the future.