Although overseas polling stations are installed at diplomatic missions in principle, if there are unavoidable circumstances such as the the limited space of the mission, the station can be installed at an alternative facility such as a Korean community center. The location and name of the overseas polling stations are announced on the webpage by 20 days before the election day.
The Overseas Election Commission announces by 20 days before the election day on its webpage the 6-day period between 14 days before the election to 9 days before the election day.
※ Calculation of overseas voting period and voting time may differ as it is based on the date of the relevant mission corresponding to the date determined based on Korean standard time.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Document of proof for identification (for overseas voters, original document that proves nationality)
※ Please refer to the notices for the types of documents required to confirm nationality by country
Overseas voters must present their document of identification to have their identity verified → Receive the ballot paper and envelope after signing their name on the ballot confirmation machine (signature input machine or unmanned input machine) or finger stamping, → Select one candidate or one political party on the ballot paper using the marking tool provided at the booth, place it in a return envelope, seal it, and then put it in the ballot box.