South Korea Heads to the 9th Nationwide Local Elections on June 3: Elections and Social Impact
On June 3, 2025, South Korea held its 21st Presidential Election. Tomorrow, June 3, 2026 (Korea Standard Time), the country will hold its 9th Nationwide Local Elections. Anyone who has recently visited South Korea may have noticed the lively atmosphere surrounding the election campaign season. Elections are not only an opportunity for citizens to choose policies that will shape the future of their communities and express their political beliefs. From a social impact perspective, elections are also a moment when people can express their views on how social problems should be addressed and how the broader social ecosystem should be sustained through their vote. In this article, on the eve of the 9th Nationwide Local Elections (hereafter referred to as the “local elections”), I would like to explore why elections are closely connected to the social impact ecosystem. Before diving into the discussion, it may be helpful to briefly explain how elections...