88 Election-Related Emergency Calls Received by 9 AM in South Korea, Disturbances Most Frequent

South Korean police reported receiving 88 emergency calls related to the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections by 9 a.m. on June 3, 2026. The calls came in during the first three hours after polling stations opened at 6 a.m.

The most frequent complaints, totaling 14, involved disruptions and disturbances within polling stations. Three calls were related to traffic inconveniences, while 71 other calls included reports of mistaken identity or other miscellaneous issues.

In response to the election day activities, the National Police Agency implemented its highest alert level, 'Gap-ho Emergency,' from the start of voting until the counting of ballots concludes. This level of readiness ensures maximum police presence and rapid response capabilities.

To ensure the integrity and smooth running of the elections, approximately 65,369 police officers were deployed to secure the 14,288 polling stations and 258 vote counting centers across the country. Police will continue to provide security during the transportation of ballot boxes after voting concludes.