Ahn Cheol-soo and Geum Tae-seop Agree on Two TV Debates... 'First Debate Right After Seol Holiday'

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, and former lawmaker Geum Tae-seop have agreed to hold two TV debates regarding the unification of candidates for the Seoul mayoral by-election. The debate that Geum had requested to be held before the Lunar New Year was canceled.

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On the 9th, the People’s Party announced that through a working-level meeting with Geum’s side regarding the unification of third-party candidates for the Seoul mayoral by-election, they agreed to hold two TV debates.

The TV debates will be held on the 15th and 25th of this month, respectively. Both sides plan to use the debate on the 15th, after the Lunar New Year holiday, to evaluate the four years of the Moon Jae-in administration and discuss alternatives. The debate on the 25th will focus on discussing visions and policies for Seoul.

Initially, Geum had requested to hold a debate before the Lunar New Year, but Ahn’s side expressed reluctance, citing the tight schedule.

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