Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Woman accused of double voting attends arrest warrant hearing

A woman suspected of illegally voting twice — once using her husband's identity — during last week's early voting period attended a hearing for an arrest warrant in Seoul on Sunday.

2025-06-01

Election watchdog head apologizes for 'poor management' of early voting

The National Election Commission's chair apologized for mismanagement during early voting, pledging to investigate issues and hold responsible parties accountable.

2025-06-01

Early voting closes with second highest turnout in Korea's history

Early voting for the 21st presidential election ended Friday with a final turnout of 34.74 percent, the second-highest in the country's history, according to the National Election Commission (NEC).

2025-05-30

Marked ballot found in return envelope during early voting

n the second day of early voting for the 21st presidential election on Friday, authorities launched an investigation after a report was filed about a pre-marked ballot being found inside a return envelope.

2025-05-30

Police investigate report of possible double voting in presidential election

Police have launched an investigation after receiving a report that a person in Seoul may have voted twice at an early voting station for the presidential election.

2025-05-30

Early voting turnout reaches 21.19% by morning of day two

Voter turnout for Korea’s 21st presidential election reached 21.19 percent as of 8 a.m. on Friday, the second day of early voting, the National Election Commission said. Early voting continues until 6 p.m. Friday.

2025-05-30

Early voting off to record-breaking start Thursday amid concerns over economy, democracy

Polling stations nationwide saw a steady stream of voters from early morning on Thursday, the first day of advance voting for the 21st presidential election.

2025-05-29

Election commission looking into possible breach of protocol at polling station in Seoul

A potential breach of election protocol occurred Thursday during the first day of early voting for Korea’s 21st presidential election, as voters were seen holding unmarked ballots outside a crowded polling station in western Seoul.

2025-05-29

Kim–Lee presidential merger falls apart on eve of early voting

On the eve of early voting on Thursday and Friday, the campaign merger between presidential candidates Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok ultimately fell through, setting the stage for a three-way race in the June 3 election.

2025-05-29

Early election voting begins with record number of ballots cast in first hour

Early voting for the June 3 presidential election began Thursday around the country, with polling stations seeing the highest-ever voter turnout in the first hour an early election voting period.

2025-05-29