Voters’ Perceptions of Elections and the Election Observation System: Evidence from the 21st Presidential Election in Korea

Key Points

• To analyze how the election observation system affects voter perceptions during Korea's 21st presidential election.
• Empirical analysis focusing on the 21st presidential election in Korea
• Assessment of voters' perceptions of the election observation system
• Evaluation of the relationship between candidate support and perceptions of election fairness
• Basic awareness of the observation system has no significant impact on voter perceptions
• Positive evaluation of the observation system enhances trust in the election commission
• Supporters of losing candidates also showed improved perceptions of election integrity with positive views of the system.

Abstract