67% Call Election 'Poorly Managed,' 25% Suspect 'Rigging'; Public Split 44-48 on Full Re-election

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The results of a public opinion poll regarding the recent ballot paper shortage have been released. Sixty-seven percent of respondents characterized the incident as a "poorly managed election." Regarding the possibility of holding a full re-election, 44% were in favor, while 48% were opposed.

Reporter Kim A-young has the details.

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This survey was conducted by the polling firm Gallup Korea, which surveyed 1,002 adults aged 18 and older nationwide over three days starting June 9.

When asked for their opinion on the ballot paper shortage that occurred in some regions on the day of the June 3 local elections, 67% of respondents described it as "poor election management and an infringement on voting rights."

On the other hand, 25% of respondents viewed it as "evidence of illegal election interference or an attempt at election rigging."

The response that it was a "poorly managed election" was higher than the response of "election rigging" across all age groups.

Among supporters of the Democratic Party, 87% identified it as a "poorly managed election," while only 8% called it "election rigging."

Conversely, among supporters of the People Power Party, 44% said it was a "poorly managed election," while 50% labeled it "election rigging."

When asked about the argument that a full re-election should be held due to the ballot shortage, 44% were in favor and 48% were opposed.

Regarding a full re-election, Democratic Party supporters were more likely to oppose it, with 28% in favor and 65% opposed. In contrast, People Power Party supporters were more likely to support it, with 62% in favor and 33% opposed.

By age group, those in their 20s and younger and those in their 30s showed over 60% support for a re-election, but opposition was higher among all age groups 40 and older.

Gallup surveyed only the pros and cons of a "full re-election" without asking more detailed questions, such as the scope of such an election. Gallup stated, "This was not intended to be an in-depth survey, and we determined that the pros and cons of a 'full re-election' were sufficient to clearly grasp the landscape of public opinion."

(Video Editing: Kim Byeong-jik)
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