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Long lines, ballot confusion, a few incidents and social media stunts mark Election Day
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.
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upi.com
South Korea early voting hits record before local elections - UPI.com
South Korea's early voting turnout for local elections reached a record high, ruling and opposition parties to offer different interpretations.
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koreaherald.com
Unexpected polling stations awaiting voters on Election Day
Across South Korea, a variety of spaces — from barbecue restaurants to wedding halls — are serving as polling stations for Wednesday's local elections and parli
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koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
One vote can shape the future of local communities and politics
It is an opportunity for citizens to influence both the future of their communities and the direction of national politics. Every ballot cast carries that responsibility.
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S. Koreans head to polls in local elections
South Koreans hit the polls Wednesday to elect mayors, governors, local council members and regional education chiefs in crucial local elections that could set
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Record high early voting tells us little about who's actually winning, experts say
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,…
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Koreans head to polls in local elections; turnout hits 11 as of 10 a.m.
Voter turnout for Wednesday’s local elections and parliamentary by-elections stood at 11 percent as of 10 a.m., according to the National Election Commission. P
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Koreans head to polls for local elections that could set path for Lee Jae Myung administration
Koreans hit the polls on Wednesday to elect mayors, governors, local council members and regional education chiefs in crucial local elections that could set the path for the Lee…
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koreatimes.co.kr
Voter turnout at 15% as of 11 am - The Korea Times
Turnout in Wednesday's local elections stood at 15 percent as of 11 a.m., up 3 percentage points from the previous elections in 2022, the election...
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Voter turnout at 7.4% as of 9 am - The Korea Times
Turnout in Wednesday's local elections stood at 7.4 percent as of 9 a.m., up 1.4 percentage points from the previous elections in 2022, the electio...
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Voter turnout for 2026 local elections stands at 11 percent as of 10 a.m.
Polling for the 2026 local elections began simultaneously across 14,288 voting stations nationwide at 6 a.m. on Wednesday — with some voters already lining up before the doors…
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Snapshots from the polls
Voting in South Korea’s local elections began at 6 a.m. Wednesday, kicking off a nationwide vote that will shape local leadership for the next four years. Peopl
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Police called to Gyeonggi polling stations for reported disturbances, suspected election fraud
Police received 17 calls from polling stations across Gyeonggi Province in the four hours after voting for the 2026 local elections opened Wednesday morning, including reports of…
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Voter turnout reaches 48.9 percent nationwide by 2 p.m., up 8.2 percentage points from 2022 local elections
Voter turnout reached 48.9 percent nationwide as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Election Commission. The figure includes the 23.51 percent recorded during the…
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Voters head to polls with different hopes in local elections - The Korea Times
As polling stations opened across Korea Wednesday morning, voters streamed in to cast ballots in the nationwide local elections, each carrying thei...
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Voter turnout hits 51.9% as of 3 pm - The Korea Times
Turnout in Wednesday's local elections reached 51.9 percent as of 3 p.m., already surpassing the final turnout of the previous local elections in 2...
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At local polls, national politics weighs heavily on voters
Before the early summer heat had fully set in, residents in light clothing began lining up inside an elementary school in Seocho, southern Seoul, early Wednesda
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Democracy through the ages: Koreans make local voting a family affair — in pictures
Turnout for the June 3 local elections reached 54.7 percent by 4 p.m. as voters streamed into polling stations across the country, with many families who came together with their…
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Some Seoul polling stations face ballot shortages amid high turnout
South Korea’s election authorities said Wednesday that some polling stations in Seoul’s Songpa-gu district temporarily ran short of ballots due to higher-than-e
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Local election turnout hits 58% as of 5 pm, exceeding 2022 mark - The Korea Times
The total turnout for Wednesday's local elections is tallied at 58.1 percent as of 5 p.m., the National Election Commission said. According to the...
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Local election turnout hits 61% as of 9 pm, exceeding 2022 mark - The Korea Times
The turnout for Wednesday's local elections was tallied at 61 percent as of 9 p.m., the National Election Commission said. According to the electio...