A special counsel team investigating the ballot paper shortage in the June 3 local elections launched a public verification of ballots this morning (October 28) at the Handball Gymnasium in Olympic Park, Seoul. Opening ballot boxes to examine votes 147 days after the local elections, the special counsel team plans to inspect approximately 2.47 million ballots along with on-site CCTV footage. Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties also attended the verification. People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok stated, "Not a single shred of suspicion should remain regarding the recount," while Democratic Party lawmakers on the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee said, "It should serve as an opportunity to resolve the controversy and bring an end to the inspection turmoil."

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