People Sign Up for South Korean Elections

May 14, 2026, 05:19
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The National Election Commission says people can now sign up to be candidates for the June 3 elections.

Main Body

Candidates must be South Korean citizens. They must be 18 years old or older. They must live in the area before April 5. They must pay some money and show their school and work history. In Seoul, some people want to be the education leader. Some candidates are angry. They say the voting was not fair. They say some names were deleted. Other people say the vote was correct. Other candidates are also fighting. Some people disagree with the polls. Now, many people might run for the same job. These elections are important because people want to judge President Lee Jae Myung's first year.

Conclusion

People can sign up until Friday. They can campaign from May 21 to June 2. The election is on June 3.

Learning

πŸ”‘ THE MAGIC OF "MUST"

In this text, we see the word must used many times. We use this word when there is a strict rule. You have no choice.

How it works: Subject + must + action

Examples from the story:

  • Candidates must be citizens. β†’ (It is a rule)
  • They must be 18 years old. β†’ (No younger people allowed)
  • They must pay money. β†’ (Required payment)

πŸ’‘ QUICK VOCABULARY BRIDGE

Some words in the text describe actions or states that are common in A2 English:

WordSimple Meaning
Sign upTo put your name on a list
FairRight or honest
DisagreeTo have a different opinion
Run forTo try to get a job/position

⚠️ NOTICE THE TIME WORDS

Pay attention to how the text uses dates to show a sequence of events:

April 5 β†’\rightarrow May 21 β†’\rightarrow June 2 β†’\rightarrow June 3

This helps the reader understand the timeline of the election.

Vocabulary Learning

candidates (n.)
People who want to be elected to a position.
Example:The candidates promised to improve education.
citizens (n.)
People who belong to a country and have rights there.
Example:Citizens must be at least 18 years old to vote.
election (n.)
A formal decision made by voting.
Example:The election will be held on June 3.
vote (n.)
A choice made by a person in an election.
Example:Every voter has a vote in the election.
fair (adj.)
Just and unbiased.
Example:The judge said the vote was fair.
campaign (n.)
A series of actions to win votes.
Example:The campaign lasted for two months.
important (adj.)
Of great significance or value.
Example:This election is very important.
judge (v.)
To decide or evaluate.
Example:The judge will judge the candidates' speeches.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or annoyed.
Example:The angry voters protested outside the polling station.
leader (n.)
A person who leads or directs others.
Example:The education leader will guide the school.