Minister Yoon Hojung Inspects Early Voting Sites, Discusses Safety Measures with Police and Fire Agencies

Early Voting to Be Held at 3,571 Locations Nationwide on May 29-30

"Enhanced Security and Patrols, and Thorough Fire Safety Management"

Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Hojung conducted an on-site inspection of early voting stations on May 28, one day before the early voting period for the June 3 local elections.

Yoon Hojung, Minister of the Interior and Safety, visited the Sajik-dong Community Service Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 28th to inspect the preparation status of the early voting stations and demonstrate a mock vote. Provided by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Early voting for this election will be held on May 29 and 30 at 3,571 polling stations set up in towns, townships, and neighborhoods across the country.

On this day, Minister Yoon visited the early voting station at the Sajik-dong Community Service Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to check the status of preparations. In particular, he personally inspected the movement routes for voters and reviewed the installation of accessibility facilities for those with mobility challenges. He also checked fire safety measures to prevent accidents.

He observed a mock test conducted under conditions identical to those of actual early voting, and reviewed the operation of voting equipment, including ID verification and the issuance of ballot papers.

Yoon Hojung, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, visited Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the afternoon of the 28th to inspect security and safety measures in preparation for early voting. Provided by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The National Police Agency and the National Fire Agency plan to implement safety measures at polling and counting stations until the vote count is fully completed. The National Police Agency will operate an integrated election security situation room at police stations nationwide, running 24 hours a day. The National Fire Agency is focusing on eliminating potential fire hazards at polling stations in advance.

Minister Yoon stated, "We will strengthen security and patrols around early voting stations to guard against illegal demonstrations, arson, violence, and other risks, and will do our utmost to ensure fire safety management so that the public can visit polling stations with peace of mind."

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