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21st Presidential Election: Early Voting and Election Day Guide

Early Voting & Election Day Guide for the 21st Presidential Election in South Korea

■ Early Voting

  • Dates: May 29 (Thu) – May 30 (Fri), 2025
  • Time: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (both days)

Voting Procedure:

  1. Present a valid photo ID to the election staff.
    • Accepted IDs: Resident Registration Card, Passport, Driver’s License, Disability Registration Card, or other government-issued photo IDs.
    • Note: Screenshots of mobile IDs (e.g., Naver Certificate, Kakao Wallet, PASS app) are not accepted. You must show the actual app in operation.
  2. Verify your identity via signature or fingerprint on the verification device.
    • For voters within their registered district (In-district voters):
      Receive your ballot, mark your choice in the voting booth, fold the ballot, and place it into the in-district ballot box.
    • For voters outside their registered district (Out-of-district voters):
      Receive your ballot and return envelope, mark your choice, seal the ballot in the return envelope, and place it into the out-of-district ballot box.

  • In-district voter : A person voting within the jurisdiction of their registered election office.
  • Out-of-district voter : A person voting outside the jurisdiction of their registered election office.
  • Example : A Guro-gu resident voting in Guro-gu = In-district / A Busan resident voting in Guro-gu = Out-of-distric

■ Election Day Voting

  • Date: June 3 (Tue), 2025
  • Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Voting Procedure:

  1. Present a valid photo ID (same requirements as early voting).
  2. Sign or provide fingerprint/seal on the voter list.
  3. Receive your ballot.
  4. Mark your ballot in the booth, fold it, and insert it into the designated ballot box.

Q&A – Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When and how can I vote?

  • Early Voting: May 29–30, 6 AM – 6 PM
  • Election Day: June 3, 6 AM – 8 PM

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