'4·7 By-election' Early Voting Day 2, 10 AM Nationwide Turnout 11.4%... Seoul 12.2%

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] As of 10 a.m. on the second day of the 'April 7 By-election Early Voting,' the nationwide average turnout rate was recorded at 11.48%.

According to the National Election Commission, as of 10 a.m. on this day, out of 12,161,624 registered voters nationwide, 1,396,648 participated in early voting. The early voting rate at 10 a.m. on the second day of the 2018 local elections was 10.98%.

The early voting rate at the same time exceeded that of the previous local elections, drawing attention to whether the final early voting turnout will surpass 20.14% (2018 local elections).

In the Seoul mayoral election, 1,025,971 people participated, recording a 12.18% early voting rate, while in the Busan mayoral election, 312,598 people participated, recording 10.65%.

This early voting will continue until 6 p.m. on the 3rd at designated polling stations. Polling station locations can be checked on the National Election Commission website or through portal sites.

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