Millions of South Koreans are expected to vote in today’s parliamentary elections. But with the coronavirus outbreak, it’s not exactly a typical election.
Here’s what’s happening at the Samseon-dong polling station in South Korea’s capital, Seoul.
Social distancing
As voters queue up to cast their ballot, they must stand 1 meter (3.2 feet) apart. Stickers on the ground indicate where they need to stand.
Gloves and masks
Anyone who isn’t wearing a mask will be handed one before they enter the polling station. Voters are also given gloves, and their temperature is taken. Anyone with a temperature of more than 37.5 degrees Celsius (99.5 degrees Farenheit) must vote in a special booth.
Casting their vote
Inside the polling station, the booths are regularly disinfected.
Disposing of gloves
Once they’ve voted, voters can discard their gloves.
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