South Korean rival parties agree to special counsel probe into ballot shortages

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties have agreed to a special counsel probe into recent ballot shortages, addressing electoral integrity concerns. Concurrently, the National Assembly has extended a separate special counsel investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol, indicating continued legislative pressure from the opposition. The specific scope and timeline for the ballot shortage probe, and the legal implications for former President Yoon, remain subject to legislative finalization and ongoing judicial review.