Hong Jun-pyo "Simultaneous Presidential and Local Elections Proposal is Good... National Division Likely to End"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hong Joon-pyo, a presidential candidate from the opposition and former leader of the Liberty Korea Party, expressed support for an article proposing to hold the next presidential and local elections simultaneously, calling it "a very good policy proposal for the country."
On the 3rd, Hong stated on Facebook, "Rather than being swept up in another election frenzy just three months after the next administration takes office, it is truly fortunate for the country to settle the matter with one decisive election and acceptance."
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He added, "Not only would it save the national budget, but it would also end national division at once, making it a very good proposal," and said, "I hope the 21st National Assembly becomes one that prioritizes national interest over party interests." The 20th presidential election is scheduled for March 9, 2022, and the local elections for June 1 of the same year. Holding them simultaneously is known to save about 150 billion won in costs.
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