As of 9 a.m. on the Final Day of Early Voting, Nationwide Turnout Reaches 22.14%... Yeongnam Region Below Average

Nationwide Average Surpasses 2020 at 22.14%
High Turnout in Honam, Relatively Low in Yeongnam
9.82 Million Have Voted by 9 a.m.

As of 9:00 a.m. on May 30, the final day of early voting for the 21st presidential election, the nationwide average voter turnout stood at 22.14%. This figure marks the highest early voting turnout recorded at this time of day since the system was introduced.

According to the National Election Commission, as of 9:00 a.m., 9,828,859 out of 44,391,871 eligible voters nationwide had participated in early voting.

The nationwide average early voting turnout is 22.14%. This is the highest figure recorded at this time of day for any nationwide election, excluding by-elections and re-elections, since the early voting system was first introduced for the June 4, 2014 local elections. At the same time during the previous presidential election, the turnout was 20.17%.

So far, the region with the highest turnout is Jeonnam (39.24%), followed by Jeonbuk (36.60%) and Gwangju (35.64%). Both Seoul (21.72%) and Gyeonggi (20.74%) have surpassed the 20% mark.

In contrast, the region with the lowest turnout is Daegu (15.23%). Busan (19.16%), Gyeongbuk (19.22%), and Gyeongnam (19.52%) in the Yeongnam region have also recorded turnout rates below the national average.

The early voting, which began on May 29, is being held over two days, concluding today. Voting hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To participate in early voting, voters must bring a valid ID and visit an early voting station.