Korea, Republic of —
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Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)



Korea, Republic of

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Korea, Republic of

State of Democracy Address carried out in South Korea available here
 

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. In the National Assembly (Kukhoe), 243 members are elected in single-seat constituencies to serve 4-year terms and 56 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 4-year terms.

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