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Vote Counting

Korea, Republic of Korea, Republic of

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at
Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: c. Special counting centres
Comments: Counting is carried out by the election commission at designated counting places
Source: Public Official Election Act Article 170, 171, 173: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): f. Other
Comments: Election Management Bodies (EMBs) are responsible for keeping the ballots, while the City/Do election commission maintains the totalization records, election records, and all other related documents. The National Election Commission retains the election records and all other relevant documents. However, if there are no disputes under Articles 219, 222, and 223, the recordkeeping period may be shortened as prescribed by the National Election Commission Regulations.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 186: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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