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Election commission offices raided over alleged tampering with June 3 turnout count

A police-prosecution team launched the search and seizure seeking evidence that officials opted to wait for totals to match erroneous inputs rather than report it.

2026.7.23

Officials demonstrate election equipment, including ballot-sorting machines, during a training session in Daegu on April 16. [YONHAP]

More than 150,000 foreigners eligible to vote in local elections this year, a new high

The number of foreigners eligible to vote in the June 3 local elections rose to an all-time high of over 150,000, government data showed Wednesday.

2026.5.27

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Election officials hang up presidential candidate posters on a wall in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 15. [NEWS1]

8 in 10 intend to vote in presidential election

Eight out of 10 Korean voters said they will “definitely vote” in the upcoming June 3 presidential election, indicating a high level of voter enthusiasm, a new poll found.

2025.5.15

Are the people always right?

History shows a number of cases where election results incurred massive damage to the state.

2024.7.31

A mother and her daughter take a celebratory photo after voting at a polling station in Daegu on Wednesday. [NEWS1]

‘I broke my ankle, but came out to vote’: Koreans share their Election Day stories

Koreans showed determination and dedication on Election Day, with citizens of all ages making it a priority to cast their votes. Some overcame physical obstacles, while others traveled great distances to exercise their democratic rights.

2024.4.10

Don’t fall into the trap of confirmation bias

Voters must leave their bias behind when they head to the polling stations.

2024.4.9

Voters must correct the distorted politics

The general election is only 12 days away. The only thing left is for the people to ponder what is desirable for Korea’s democratic politics and make the correct judgment.

2024.3.28

People Power Party floor leader Yun Jae-ok, center, speaks in a meeting held with his party and the government to negotiate policies on caregiver expenses at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Dec. 21, 2023. [YONHAP]

Parties target older voters with caregiver insurance proposals. But are they feasible?

Political parties in Korea are proposing major policies to appeal to the older generation ahead of the April general elections.

2024.1.29

A political train running until voters stop it (KOR)

The train called politics continues to run with all kinds of contradictions until voters stop the train.

2024.1.17

A political train running until voters stop it