Early Voting for the 21st Presidential Election Begins, 17.18% of Gyeongnam Voters Participate on First Day

The early voting for the 21st presidential election began at 6 a.m. on May 29 at early voting stations across the country, including 305 locations in Gyeongnam.

According to the National Election Commission, on the first day of early voting in the Gyeongnam region, 476,888 out of a total of 2,776,028 eligible voters cast their ballots, resulting in an early voting rate of 17.18%.

Voters are entering the early voting station in Yongji-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, on the first day of early voting for the 21st presidential election. Photo by Lee Seryung

Early voting will be held for two days from this date, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., at early voting stations within each jurisdiction.

During this period, voters can cast their ballots at any nearby early voting station without prior notification.

Voters must bring an identification card issued by a government office or public institution, such as a resident registration card, passport, or driver’s license. Each ID must clearly show the date of birth and a photo of the holder.

For mobile identification, voters must verify their identity by using the ID app on-site, not by presenting a screenshot of the ID.

Voters are entering the early voting station in Yongji-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, on the first day of early voting for the 21st presidential election. Photo by Lee Seryung

When voting at an early voting station located in the city, county, or district of their residence, voters simply receive a ballot, mark their choice, and place the ballot in the ballot box. However, voters casting ballots outside their area of residence receive both a ballot and a return envelope; after marking the ballot, they must seal it in the return envelope and then place it in the ballot box.

The locations of early voting stations can be found on the National Election Commission website or through portal sites.

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