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Elections and voter turnout

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07.04.2024

Korea's general elections to choose parliamentary representatives are just few days away.

The sentiment surrounding this year’s elections is red-hot with major issues such as doctors’ strikes hanging in the balance. Many also consider the elections as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration, which is the target of mounting criticism. And that’s why a high voter turnout is expected for the elections. Early and overseas voting already reached a record high number, according to the National Election Commission of Korea.

Korea has transitioned from the authoritarian rule of the 1980s to become recognized as an advanced democracy. This status is defined by the nation's adherence to regular and free elections, a strong rule of law, and a dynamic civil society. And unlike other advanced democracies, Korea still boasts high voter turnouts in elections. Many Western democracies and member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suffer from decreasing voter turnouts and a lack of........

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