Early voting begins nationwide for June 3 local elections
By Yoo Na-hyunPosted : May 29, 2026, 15:26Updated : May 29, 2026, 15:26
A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in central Seoul on May 29, 2026, the first day of early voting ahead of the June 3 local elections. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, May 29 (AJP) - Voters on Friday began casting ballots in early voting for the June 3 local elections at 3,571 polling stations across the country.
Voters wait in line to cast a ballot at a polling station in central Seoul on May 29, 2026, the first day of early voting ahead of the June 3 local elections. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Voters wait in line to cast a ballot at a polling station in central Seoul on May 29, 2026, the first day of early voting ahead of the June 3 local elections. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Eligible voters may cast their ballots at any polling station nationwide from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, regardless of their registered address. A valid photo ID, such as a resident registration card, passport or driver's license, is required to cast a ballot.
Voters cast a ballot at a polling station in central Seoul on May 29, 2026, the first day of early voting ahead of the June 3 local elections. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
The elections next week will choose about 4,000 officials including metropolitan mayors, provincial governors, local government heads and education superintendents, and fill other vacancies.
A voting-related notice is displayed at a polling station in central Seoul on May 29, 2026, the first day of early voting ahead of the June 3 local elections. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Details on polling stations and voting information are available on the National Election Commission's website or through its hotline at 1390.
Voters cast a ballot at a polling station in central Seoul on May 29, 2026, the first day of early voting ahead of the June 3 local elections. AJP Yoo Na-hyun