South Korea's 9th Local Elections and By-elections Begin
Quick Look
- South Korea's 9th local elections and by-elections commenced on June 3rd, with approximately 44.65 million voters eligible.
- The elections will determine heads of local governments and education superintendents, alongside 14 National Assembly seats.
- Early voting saw a record turnout of 23.51%.
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Why It Matters
South Korea's 9th local elections and National Assembly by-elections commenced on June 3rd. The elections are considered a crucial barometer for the political direction of the country, especially as they are the first nationwide elections since the Lee Jae-myung government was formed. Early voting, held on May 29th-30th, saw a record turnout of 23.51%.
中新社首尔6月3日电 (记者 金旭)韩国第九届地方选举和国会议员补选于当地时间3日6时开启正式投票。
本届选举投票时间为6时至18时。选民将投票选出全国道、市、郡、区等各级政府负责人，以及教育监和地方议员等。同时将补选14名国会议员。
当地时间6月3日6时，韩国第九届地方选举和国会议员补选开启正式投票。图为韩国民众在位于首尔市社稷洞的一处投票站进行投票。 中新社记者 金旭 摄
据韩国中央选举管理委员会初步统计显示，全国共有约4465万选民可参与此次投票。选举结果预计于4日凌晨揭晓。
韩联社分析称，本届选举是李在明政府成立以来首次在全国范围内举行的选举，被视为2年后进行的国会议员选举等今后政治走向的重要风向标。
“事前投票”已于5月29日至30日进行。“事前投票”是指允许选举投票日当天可能因故缺席的选民提前行使投票权。据统计，本届选举事前投票率为23.51%，创下历届地方选举新高。(完)
Open Questions
- What will be the final results of the elections?
- What impact will these results have on the Lee Jae-myung government?
- How will the elected officials address local governance and national issues?
