Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: To ensure the fair delimitation of constituencies for electing members of the National Assembly, a
National Assembly Election Boundary Delimitation Commission shall be established and operated.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Articles 20-24: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers c . Compactness of constituencies d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries e . Geographic size of district
Comments: The boundaries of a constituency for electing a member to the National Assembly shall be delimited in
the area within the jurisdiction of a City/Do in accordance with the following standards, in consideration
of the population, administrative districts, geographical features, traffic, living and cultural area, etc.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 25,26: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
d . Boundary Commission
Comments: A delimitation committee for National Assembly elections is established under the National Election Commission. This committee is responsible for drafting boundary proposals, which are then confirmed by the National Assembly through legislation. Additionally, a separate delimitation committee for the elections of Gu/Si/Gun Council members is established within the relevant Si/Do (provinces).
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 24: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
b . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President is the Head of State and represents the State vis-a-vis foreign states.
The President is elected by universal, equal, direct and secret suffrage.
In case two or more candidates get the same number of votes in a presidential election, the candidate who wins the greatest number in an open session of the National Assembly is the elected one. If and when there is only one presidential candidate, he/she cannot be elected President unless he/she wins at least one third of votes of the total eligible voters.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 66, 67: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the National Assembly.
If the office of the presidency is vacant or the President is unable to perform his or her duties for any reason, the Prime Minister or the members of the State Council in the order of priority as determined by Act shall act for him or her.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 86, 87: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The legislative power shall be vested in the National Assembly.
Source: CConstitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 40: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: For proportional representation, voters cast their votes for parties' national lists of candidates. Seats are then allocated to each party in proportion to the number of votes received. The National Assembly consists of a total of 299 seats: 245 are district representatives elected from single-member constituencies, and 54 are proportional representatives elected based on party lists.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 188, 189: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation d . Regulations or administrative rules
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Public Official Election Act: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Political Parties Act: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Political Fund Act: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections
Comments: This Act shall apply to presidential elections, National Assembly elections, and elections of local council
members and the heads of local governments
Source: Public Officials Election Act, Article 2: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: The State shall take necessary measures to enable an eligible voter to exercise his/her voting franchise.
Source: Public Officials Election Act, Article 6: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: Disputes related to Presidential and Legislative elections fall under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. For regional and local elections, disputes are initially handled by the district election commissions but may ultimately be appealed to the judiciary.
Source: Public Officials Election Act, Article 186, 219, 222, 223: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: The Election Commission manages the presidential election and elections for National Assembly Members, for Local Council Members and for heads of the local government as prescribed by the 'Public Official Election Act'.
Source: National Election Commission Website: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/01/10101040000002020070611.jsp
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The following expenses incurred in preparing and holding a presidential election and a National Assembly election and those disbursed by the National Election Commission and the City/Do election commission to uniformly carry out the affairs as to an election of a local council member or head of a local government shall be borne by the State.
The National Assembly shall deliberate and decide upon the national budget bill.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 54: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Public Officials Election Act, Article 277: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: Expenditures of the National Election Commission are reviewed by the National Assembly. The Board of Audit and Inspection examines the NEC's accounting records in accordance with national accounting standards during financial audits
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 97: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The term of office of the members of the Commission shall be six years.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (3): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: Election commissions shall be established for the purpose of fair management of elections and national referenda, and dealing with administrative affairs concerning political parties.
The National Election Commission may establish, within the limit of Acts and decrees, regulations relating to the management of elections, national referenda, and administrative affairs concerning political parties and may also establish regulations relating to internal discipline that are compatible with Act.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114-115: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: Nine members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (2): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The National Election Commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the President, three members selected by the National Assembly, and three members designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected from among the members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114-115: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature f . Judiciary
Comments: The National Election Commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the President, three members selected by the National Assembly, and three members designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected from among the members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (2): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body b . Regional Electoral Management Bodies c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: The National Election Commision conducts information campaigns on their webpage.
Each Gu/Si/Gun election commission shall prepare voting information notices for each household, including the names of eligible voters, the registration number in the official list of eligible voters, the location of polling station, balloting hours, things that each eligible voter shall carry for voting, or other contents to invite such eligible voters to participate in the voting.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 153: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
National Electoral Commission Website: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1269
Verified: 2024/08/28
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: National Electoral Commission website: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1269
Verified: 2024/08/28
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body c . Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies d . Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: The National Election Commission (NEC) of South Korea has a separate institute entitled ‘Korean Civic Education Institute for Democracy”. The Institute has three major civic education programmes: (1) civic education for elementary, middle and high school teachers. The contents of this program is training for how to open children’s minds and methods to cultivate creativity, (2) civic education for general voters including university students, future voters, ordinary voters. The contents of these programs aim to prepare voters to have more political awareness, cooperative mindedness, leadership, and there are also special programs to help North Korean refugees prepare themselves to exercise their voting rights in the south, (3) civic education for opinion leaders such as journalists and NGO members in order for them to take a desirable role in democratic civic society. In addition, the institute has a Democratic Governance Academy to enhance democratic leadership programme for female leaders, college student leaders, youth leaders, and future leaders.
Source: Korean Civic Education Institute: https://aerc.anfrel.org/country/south-korea/civic-and-voter-education/
Public Official Election Act, Article 153: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: A national of 18 years of age or older shall have the right to vote in elections of the President and
members of the National Assembly.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 15(1): https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
Comments: A national of 18 years of age or older shall have the right to vote in elections of the President and
members of the National Assembly.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 15(1): https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
c . Local Government Authority
Comments: The Electoral Management Body supervises the preparation of the voters' lists by each local government authority.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 37: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: An official list of eligible voters shall be finalized 12 days before the election day.
Where the head of a Gu/Si/Gun makes an error so that a rightful eligible voter is found to be omitted in the official list of eligible voters from the day following the date when the objection period expires as provided in Article 41 (1) to the day preceding the date when the official list of eligible voters becomes final as provided in Article 44 (1), the eligible voter in question or the head of the Gu/Si/Gun concerned may request the competent Gu/Si/Gun election commission in writing to enter the omitted person in the official list of eligible voters, by appending explanatory materials, such as a certified copy of such person's resident registration card
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 39-44: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments: A political party shall come into existence when its central party is registered with the National Election Commission.
Political parties shall have five or more City/Do parties: City/Do parties shall have at least 1,000 party members.
Source: Political Parties Act, Article 4,12,17,18: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration
Comments: A national of 25 years of age or older shall be eligible for election as a member of the National Assembly.
A national who is aged 25 years or older and registered as a resident in a district under the jurisdiction
of the relevant local government for at least 60 consecutive days (from the record date of the official list of
eligible voters up to the election day consecutively, in cases of any person who had been sent to a foreign
country in public services and has returned to the Republic of Korea after 60 days before the election day)
as of the election day, shall be eligible for election for the relevant local council member and the head of
the local government
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 16, 18, 19: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . In presidential elections c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: Electors registered as residents in any constituency may recommend anyone who is not a member of any political party as a candidate (hereinafter referred to as an independent candidate) to run in the election for that constituency, excluding proportional representation elections for National Assembly members and local council members.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 46-49 https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: Not all registered parties are eligible for direct public funding. Only parties that have seats in the National Assembly or have received a certain level of support (2% or more) in a nationwide election are eligible for subsidies.
All registered parties, regardless of their eligibility for direct funding, may benefit from indirect public funding, such as tax exemptions for contributions to the party.
Source: Political Fund Act, Article 27, 59: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation e . Other
Comments: Political parties that nominate female candidates for proportional representation seats in the National Assembly and regional councils are eligible for additional public subsidies.
Source: Political Fund Act, Article 26, 29: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Every political party may collect party membership fees from its members.
Source: Political Fund Act, Article 4: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
Vote Counting
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
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
f . Based on size of legislative caucus
Comments: Political parties can have their policies broadcast in the form of a representative's speech twice a month during the 90 days before the election period begins, and the cost of broadcasting is generally borne by the political parties. However, if a political party that holds a negotiating group in the National Assembly uses public broadcasters during this period, the public broadcaster covers the cost for one of the two broadcasts per month.
Political parties are reimbursed for campaign expenses, including the cost of broadcast and print advertisements, based on their candidates' performance in the presidential election: they receive 100% reimbursement if they obtain 15% or more of the valid votes, and 50% reimbursement if they obtain more than 10% but less than 15% of the valid votes.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 122 (2), 137 (2): https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 82, 82 (2), 82(3): https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
d . 6-7 days
Comments: No one shall publish or report by quoting the details or result of a public opinion poll (including a mock voting or popularity poll; hereafter the same shall also apply in this Article) that may result in a presumption of presume in connection with an election within 6 days before the election day to the close of balloting on election day.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 108: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/08/28
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President may submit important policies relating to diplomacy, national defense, unification, and other matters relating to the national destiny to a national referendum if he deems it necessary.
The following matters are referred to the State Council for deliberation: [...] 3) Draft amendments to the Constitution, proposals for national referendums, proposed treaties, legislative bills, and proposed presidential decrees.
The proposed amendments to the Constitution are submitted to a national referendum not later than thirty days after passage by the National Assembly, and are confirmed by more than one half of all votes cast by more than one half of voters eligible to vote in elections for members of the National Assembly."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 72, 89 (3), 130: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The proposed amendments to the Constitution are submitted to a national referendum not later than thirty days after passage by the National Assembly, and are confirmed by more than one half of all votes cast by more than one half of voters eligible to vote in elections for members of the National Assembly."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 130: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President may submit important policies relating to diplomacy, national defense, unification, and other matters relating to the national destiny to a national referendum if he deems it necessary.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 72: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=119&database_theme=309
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=119&database_theme=309
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Article 92: Any voter, who has an objection to the validity of the national referendum, may bring an action to the Supreme Court against the chairman of the Central Election Management Commission with the support of one hundred thousand or more voters within twenty days from voting day.
Source: National Referendum Act Article 92: http://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_mobile/viewer.do?hseq=15810&type=part&key=3
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
b . Sometimes binding
Comments: Any voter, who has an objection to the validity of the national referendum, may bring an action to the Supreme Court against the chairman of the Central Election Management Commission with the support of one hundred thousand or more voters within twenty days from the voting day.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 130: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
National Referendum Act Article 92-93: http://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_mobile/viewer.do?hseq=15810&type=part&key=3 (2017)
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: The President may submit important policies relating to diplomacy, national defense, unification and other matters relating to the national destiny to a national referendum if he deems it necessary.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 72, 89, 130: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=119&database_theme=309
Verified: 2024/08/28
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections c . At any polling station in the same country e . At mobile polling stations f . By mail
Comments:
Source: Public Official Election Act, Art. 147-149, 158: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: Any person staying or living in a foreign country shall make a report via a mission:
1. Any person who leaves Korea before the commencement date of the period for early voting and is
scheduled to return home after the election day;
2. Any person who will not return home until the election day because he/she stays or lives in a foreign
country
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 218: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments:
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 218(1-9): https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: An elector, after receiving the ballot paper, shall enter a balloting booth, select one candidate (referring to one political party in the election of the proportional representative National Assembly members and the
election of the proportional representative local council members), from among those entered in the ballot paper, make a mark in the corresponding column of the ballot paper, fold the ballot paper on the spot so that other persons can not see the contents, and then put it in the ballot box in the presence of the voting witnesses.
Source: Public Official Election Act, Article 157-159: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
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