PHOTOS: Seoul votes for new education superintendent

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - Seoul residents voted Wednesday to elect a new education superintendent in a by-election triggered by the disqualification of former Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon.

The race features a tight contest between conservative ex-lawmaker Cho Jun-hyuk and progressive Seoul National University professor Jung Keun-sik. Voting took place at 2,250 locations across the city.

A voter walks into a polling station in Seoul on Oct 16 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — A voter walks into a polling station in Seoul on Oct. 16, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

A voter receives a ballot at a polling station in Seoul on Oct 16 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — A voter receives a ballot at a polling station in Seoul on Oct. 16, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

A voter enters a voting booth at a polling station in Seoul on Oct 16 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — A voter enters a voting booth at a polling station in Seoul on Oct. 16, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Seoul on Oct 16 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Seoul on Oct. 16, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

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PHOTOS: Seoul votes for new education superintendent

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