Gyeongnam Election Commission Confirms 940 Polling Stations for April 15 General Election

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] The Gyeongsangnam-do Election Commission announced on the 6th that it has finalized 940 polling stations for the 21st National Assembly election to be held on the 15th, and sent voting guides along with election brochures of parties and candidates to each household, as well as absentee ballots to 11,189 absentee voters.

Election brochures were also sent to 16,372 soldiers and police officers who applied to receive the brochures from the Election Commission because they could not view the brochures sent to their homes due to working within military bases or other facilities.

To improve voters' accessibility to polling stations, the Gyeongnam Election Commission installed 935 out of the total 940 polling stations (99.47%) on the first floor or in locations equipped with elevators. However, some polling stations were relocated due to inconveniences experienced by voters in previous elections.

In cases where polling station locations have changed from those used in the 2018 7th Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections, banners will be posted at the entrances of the former polling stations to actively inform voters of the new locations. Starting from the 6th, the Central Election Commission website and portal sites provide a 'Find My Polling Station' service to allow voters to easily check their polling station locations.

By accessing the 'Find My Polling Station' service and entering their name and date of birth, voters can confirm their polling station and view a map. Voters can also check candidates' platforms, pledges, assets, military service records, tax payment and delinquency status, and criminal records through the election brochures.

The voting guide includes the voter's name, voter registration number, and instructions on how to participate in early voting and voting on election day.

Information about candidates is also available on the Central Election Commission website and the Policy Pledge Informer.

The Gyeongnam Election Commission urged, "Voters should carefully review the election brochures, confirm their polling station location through the voting guide or the internet, and participate in voting without omission."

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