Voter Turnout at 7.4% Nationwide by 9 AM, Highest in Daegu at 9.2%

As the 21st presidential election voting began, the nationwide voter turnout reached 7.4% by 9 AM on June 3.

According to the National Election Commission, 3,319,530 out of the total eligible voters participated in the election as of 9 AM. This resulted in an average voter turnout of 7.4% nationwide.

Regionally, Daegu and Gangwon Province recorded the highest turnout at 9.2%. Following them were Gyeongsangbuk-do at 8.9%, Gyeongsangnam-do at 8.5%, and Chungcheongnam-do at 8.4%. Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do both reported a turnout of 8.3%.

In contrast, Gwangju recorded the lowest turnout at 4.8%. Sejong City had a turnout of 5.9%, Jeollabuk-do at 6.0%, Jeollanam-do at 6.3%, and Seoul at 6.9%, all below the national average.

In Gyeonggi Province, 848,081 out of 9,374,125 registered voters cast their ballots, resulting in a turnout of 7.1%. In Seoul, 570,624 participated, yielding a turnout of 6.9%, while Incheon saw 191,297 voters, with a turnout of 7.2%.

In the Yeongnam region, higher participation rates were noted, with Daegu at 9.2%, Gyeongbuk at 8.9%, Gyeongnam at 8.5%, Ulsan at 7.8%, and Busan at 7.3%. The Chungcheong region also showed strong turnout, with Chungnam at 8.4% and Daejeon and Chungbuk at 8.3%, both exceeding the national average.

* This article has been translated by AI.

Park Heewon