Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

DP on track to win resounding victory in local elections, including Seoul mayor's race

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was on track to secure sweeping victories in Wednesday’s local elections, reflecting strong nationwide voter support and bolstering President Lee Jae Myung's policies going forward.

2026-06-03

NEC apologizes for ballot shortages at Seoul polling stations, says incident undermined public trust in elections

The National Election Commission apologized Wednesday after some polling stations ran short of ballot papers, saying the incident had undermined public trust in the fairness of election administration.

2026-06-03

Confusion, a few disruptions erupt at polling stations in Busan, South Gyeongsang

Confusion and disruptions were reported at polling stations in Busan and South Gyeongsang on Election Day on Wednesday.

2026-06-03

Long lines, ballot confusion, a few incidents and social media stunts mark Election Day

High turnout, ballot confusion and a string of polling station incidents marked Election Day across Korea on Wednesday as voters cast ballots in the 2026 local elections.

2026-06-03

DP set for resounding victory in Korea's local elections, exit polls suggest

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) looks set to win a resounding victory in Wednesday's local elections, according to a joint exit poll announced shortly after voting ended.

2026-06-03

It's all Greek to Lee, Jang with Plato-inspired barbs flying as voting winds down

Politicians continued to trade blows on social media as polls for the local elections prepared to close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, with President Lee Jae Myung and People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok sharing Plato-inspired barbs.

2026-06-03

Celebrities head to the polling stations for local elections — in pictures

From BTS member Jin to celebrity couples, numerous stars made their way to polling stations on Wednesday to cast their votes in the local elections.

2026-06-03

Voter turnout reaches 48.9 percent nationwide by 2 p.m., up 8.2 percentage points from 2022 local elections

Voter turnout reached 48.9 percent nationwide as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Election Commission. The figure includes the 23.51 percent recorded during the early voting period held last Friday and Saturday.

2026-06-03

111-year-old Gwangju woman casts ballot, urges everyone to get out and vote

Kim Jeong-ja walked slowly but with purpose toward the polling station in Gwangju's Dong District on Wednesday. Born in 1915, she has voted in every election since casting her first ballot in the fifth presidential election in 1963.

2026-06-03

Police receive nearly 400 election-related calls nationwide, including voting interference, disturbances cases

Voting interference and disturbances accounted for the largest number of cases at 66, followed by 29 reports of transportation-related inconveniences and three assault cases, according to the National Police Agency.

2026-06-03