Ruling and Opposition Parties Campaign Ahead of June 3 Local Elections
South Korean ruling and opposition parties made final appeals for voter support on the eve of nationwide local elections. The June 3 vote includes 16 mayoral and gubernatorial posts, 227 local government heads, and about 4,000 local council members, along with 14 National Assembly seats.
focustaiwan.twRuling and opposition parties made last-minute appeals for support on June 2, the day before nationwide local elections scheduled for June 3. The contests include 16 mayoral and gubernatorial positions, 227 heads of local governments, and roughly 4,000 local council seats.
The ruling party appealed for support in both conservative-leaning Gangwon Province and its traditional strongholds in the Jeolla provinces. Its floor leader urged voters to judge local governments that took office four years ago. The main opposition party focused efforts on South Chungcheong and South Gyeongsang provinces.
Its leader warned that a ruling-party sweep would remove checks on the central government. Both parties are scheduled to conclude campaigning later on June 2 ahead of the June 3 vote.
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