(2nd LD) Special counsel launches inspection of local election ballots stored at Seoul handball arena

What happened: A special counsel team led by Lee Tae-han began inspecting ballots stored at the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium in Seoul as part of its probe into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. Key numbers: 2.47 million ballots examined; about 500 National Election Commission officials assisting; about 300 protesters Why it matters: Lee said the inspection and ongoing investigation could help resolve problems in election management and regain public trust. The team said the examination is not a recount and aims to determine whether there was tampering or forgery.

A special counsel team led by Lee Tae-han began inspecting ballots stored at the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium in Seoul as part of its probe into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections.

Lee said the inspection and ongoing investigation could help resolve problems in election management and regain public trust. The team said the examination is not a recount and aims to determine whether there was tampering or forgery.