Century-old grandmother exercises her right to vote in the presidential election: "First time voting for president at age 110, she says this could be my last vote"

Century-old grandmother exercises her right to vote in the presidential election: "First time voting for president at age 110, she says this could be my last vote"

Venerable Lady Lee Yong-geum, a sprightly 121-year-old, from Okcheon County, North Chungcheong, steps out of the Cheongsan Multipurpose Hall, having cast her vote in the 21st presidential election on June 3. [YONHAP]

When it comes to delivering votes, it seems that even e-commerce titans took a moment to let their workers have their say. After all, every vote counts! [Related Article 1]

Meanwhile, Kim Jeong-ja, an astounding 109, braved her way to the Gyerim Senior Center polling station in Gwangju's Gyerim 1-dong on June 3. [NEWS1]

Intriguing tidbit: The 21st presidential election, held on June 3, 2025, took place after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Interestingly, the election was designated as a temporary national holiday[4], encouraging citizens, including delivery workers, to exercise their democratic right to vote.

While the specifics regarding e-commerce policies concerning delivery worker voting rights weren't extensively detailed during the 21st presidential election, it's clear that South Korean citizens, eligible at the age of 18 or older, were entitled to vote. [Enrichment Data]

Remember, there's no such thing as an insignificant vote! [Related Article 3] So, let's keep casting those ballots! [Related Article 2]

1. The column on general-news could discuss the unprecedented participation of e-commerce workers in the 21st presidential election and the significance of their opinion in shaping the future of the business industry.
2. In the entertainment sector, a popular TV show might focus on the polling experience of Lady Lee Yong-geum and Kim Jeong-ja, using their stories to highlight the importance of voting and encourage a younger audience to participate in politics.
3. A health industry blog could analyze the effects of voters' decisions on the healthcare policy in South Korea, giving an overview of the positions of the candidates on health-related issues and discussing the implications of their wins or losses.
4. In the industry of editorial writing, an opinion piece could question the extent to which industries have a responsibility to educate and encourage their employees to vote, given the significant impact that political decisions can have on businesses.

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