Gwacheon, South Korea, June 3rd – The counting of ballots has commenced in South Korea’s 21st presidential election following the closure of polling stations at 8:00 PM local time tonight.
According to the election statistics system of the National Election Commission (NEC), as of 8:35 PM, vote counting was already underway in some polling stations in North Gyeongsang Province. The NEC stated that the majority of the 254 polling stations nationwide began opening ballots between 8:30 PM and 8:40 PM.
The NEC anticipates that the initial results of the election will begin to emerge around midnight tonight. The vote counting process is expected to continue into the morning of June 4th.
[Image: Ballot counting underway at Sejong University in Seoul. Credit: Yonhap News Agency]
[Image: Ballot boxes being transported at Myongji College in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Credit: Yonhap News Agency]
The outcome of this election is of significant interest both domestically and internationally, with implications for South Korea’s future economic and foreign policies. The next few hours will be crucial as the nation awaits the results.
Reporting by Yongjoo29@yna.co.kr
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References:
- Yonhap News Agency. (2025, June 3). 韩国第21届总统选举计票工作启动 [South Korea Begins Counting Ballots in 21st Presidential Election]. Retrieved from [Source URL – if available, otherwise omit]
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