[21st General Election] Voter Turnout Surpasses 60% as of 5 PM... Highest Since 2000s (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] According to the National Election Commission, as of 5 PM on the 15th, the nationwide voter turnout rate was 62.6%. This is 9.1 percentage points higher than the 53.5% recorded at the same time during the 20th general election.

This is the first time since the 17th general election (60.6%) that the voter turnout rate for a general election has exceeded 60% since the 2000s. The historical voter turnout rates for general elections are ▲15th: 63.9% ▲16th: 57.2% ▲17th: 60.6% ▲18th: 46.1% ▲19th: 54.2% ▲20th: 58.0%.

By region, Jeonnam had the highest turnout at 65.2%. Other regions include Sejong (64.9%), Ulsan (64.8%), Jeonbuk (64.5%), Gyeongnam (64.3%), Seoul (64.1%), Busan (63.7%), Gyeongbuk (63.7%), Gangwon (63.5%), Daegu (63.0%), Gwangju (62.9%), and Daejeon (62.2%).

The regions where the current turnout rate has not exceeded 60% are Jeju (59.9%), Incheon (59.4%), and Chungnam (59.4%).

Meanwhile, voting will end at 6 PM today. Voters must bring a photo ID such as their resident registration card, passport, driver's license, or youth ID and vote at their designated polling station.

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