Record Early Voting Rates in Conservative Strongholds PK and TK... Busan 34.25%, Gyeongnam 35.91%, Daegu 33.91%, Gyeongbuk 41.02%

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] As the early voting rate for the 20th presidential election recorded 35.30%, breaking the highest record ever, the conservative strongholds known as PK and TK also recorded early voting rates exceeding the 30% mark.

According to the Central Election Commission on the 6th, the early voting rates in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam were 34.25%, 35.3%, and 35.91%, respectively, with the national rate at 36.93%. This is the highest rate recorded since early voting was first introduced in the 2014 local elections.

In the Busan area, out of 2,921,510 eligible voters, 1,000,499 voted, showing a voting rate of 34.25%.

In Ulsan, out of 942,210 eligible voters, 332,600 participated in voting, showing a voting rate of 35.30%.

In Gyeongnam, out of 2,809,907 eligible voters, 1,009,115 voted, resulting in a voting rate of 35.91%.

This is about 10% higher than the early voting rates in the 19th presidential election in 2017, where Busan had 23.19%, Ulsan 26.69%, and Gyeongnam 26.83%.

Among the 16 districts and counties in Busan, Dong-gu had the highest voting rate at 38.23%, followed by Geumjeong-gu at 37.13%. On the other hand, Gijang-gun had the lowest rate at 28.57%.

In Ulsan, Ulju-gun had the highest rate at 36.63%, followed by Jung-gu at 36.39%, Nam-gu at 35.00%, Dong-gu at 34.78%, and Buk-gu at 33.57%.

Among the 18 cities and counties in Gyeongnam, Hadong-gun had the highest rate at 52.96%, followed by Hamyang at 46.79%, Sancheong at 46.34%, and Hapcheon at 45.38%. The western Gyeongnam region showed voting rates above 40%, indicating high participation. However, Yangsan-si had the lowest early voting rate at 29.68%.

In TK, Daegu had a relatively low voting rate at 33.91%, while Gyeongbuk had a higher rate at 41.02%, showing a contrast.

Among the 17 metropolitan cities and provinces nationwide, Jeonnam had the highest rate at 51.45%, followed by Jeonbuk at 48.63%, Gwangju at 48.27%, and Sejong at 44.11%. The lowest region was Gyeonggi at 33.65%.

Seoul recorded 37.23%, Daejeon 36.56%, Daegu 33.91%, Incheon 34.09%, Gwangju 48.27%, Daejeon 36.56%, and Gyeongbuk 41.02%.

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