Nation Set to Vote Wednesday : Electing 300 Lawmakers https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/our-projects/sustainable-governance-indicators-sgi/project-news/south-korea On Wednesday, voters will participate in a crucial electoral process to select 300 lawmakers, shaping Korea's political trajectory for the next four years. This decision holds the power to either bolster the ruling bloc's agenda and objectives or convey a resounding message of disapproval towards its performance and policies. Analysts and politicians anticipate significant upheaval in the political landscape, regardless of the election outcome. This upheaval is expected to impact Yoon's governance and trigger power struggles within both the DPK and the PPP. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/113_372384.html Polling stations across the nation, totaling 14,259, will open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing voters to elect 254 constituency lawmakers and 46 proportional representation lawmakers who will shape the 22nd National Assembly for the upcoming four years. Early voting, held from Friday to Saturday, saw a turnout of 13.85 million out of 44.28 million eligible voters, constituting 31.28 percent of the total electorate. https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14567802 Can Foreigners Vote? According to the National Election Commission of The Republic of Korea, as per Article 34 (Preparation and Management of Registration Form of Foreigners) of the 'Immigration Control Act,' a non-Korean citizen registered in the relevant local constituency and who has held a resident visa for at least three years has the right to vote. #KoreaElection #VotingDay #Politics #NationalAssembly #VoterTurnout #ForeignersInKorea #ImmigrationControlAct #VotingRights #NaturalizedCitizens #국회의원선거 #투표 #외국인투표 All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
