South Korea Election Day in 2024
The days of elections are public holidays in South Korea to encourage public participation.
When is South Korea Election Day?
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2020 |
The presidential election rules are defined by the South Korean Constitution and the Public Official Election Act. The president is elected by direct popular vote, conducted using first-past-the-post.
The presidential term has been set at five years since 1988. It was previously set at four years from 1948 to 1972, six years from 1972 to 1981, and seven years from 1981 to 1988. Since 1981, the president has been barred from re-election.