With a record share of voters casting ballots before Election Day, Korea’s major parties are racing to convince supporters that the momentum is on their side. Analysts, however, say the historic turnout may reveal little about who is actually ahead.

South Korea’s rival parties are offering different interpretations of the record-high early voter turnout for the June 3 local elections, with the ruling Democr

With a record number of voters casting ballots during early voting for Korea’s June 3 local elections, both major parties rushed to proclaim the turnout a favorable sign.

Encouraging participation is an appropriate role for a president. However, such messages should be directed toward all citizens rather than a particular political constituency.

Encouraging participation is an appropriate role for a president. However, such messages should be directed toward all citizens rather than a particular political constituency.

South Korea's early voting turnout for local elections reached a record high, ruling and opposition parties to offer different interpretations.

With a record share of voters casting ballots before Election Day, Korea’s major parties are racing to convince supporters that the momentum is on their side. Analysts, however,…

High turnout, ballot confusion and a string of polling station incidents marked Election Day across Korea on Wednesday as voters cast ballots in the 2026 local elections.