"Cast Your Precious Vote!"... Wando County Ramps Up Efforts for Presidential Election

Encouraging Active Participation of County Residents

Wando County in South Jeolla Province has called for active participation from its residents ahead of the 21st Presidential Election, which is scheduled to take place on June 3.

According to the county on May 19, eligible voters are those who were born on or before June 4, 2007 and are at least 18 years old. The estimated number of eligible voters in Wando County is expected to reach approximately 45,200.

21st Presidential Election Poster

The main voting will be held from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 30 polling stations set up across 12 towns and townships within the county. For voters who are unable to visit the polling stations on election day due to scheduling conflicts, early voting stations will also be available.

Early voting will be available for two days, from May 29 to 30, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Anyone with a valid ID can vote at early voting stations established in each town and township. Starting May 23, voters can check the voter list on the Wando County website by entering their date of birth and other information to confirm their registration number and designated polling station location.

The county is carrying out all legal procedures, such as preparing and finalizing the voter list and handling absentee and shipboard voting notifications, to ensure that the election is conducted fairly and transparently. The county is also expediting the organization of polling and ballot counting staff and refining its cooperation system.

In particular, the county is strengthening its promotional activities to increase voter interest and participation. Banners are being displayed in key locations, and information about voting is being provided through LED billboards, social media, and village broadcasts on a regular basis.

A county official stated, "Voting is a precious process in which the people directly exercise their sovereignty and marks the starting point of democracy," and added, "As the participation of each and every resident has the power to change the future of our community and our country, we sincerely hope that everyone will cast their valuable vote on June 3."