Yoon Seok-yeol "Will Create a World Where the Elderly Are Happy"... Targeting Senior Voters' Support

Visit to the Korea Senior Citizens Association in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, visited the Korea Senior Citizens Association in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 10th and is talking with Chairman Kim Ho-il. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, targeted the elderly vote by visiting the Korea Senior Citizens Association.

On the afternoon of the 10th, Candidate Yoon visited the Korea Senior Citizens Association in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and stated, "I will definitely create a world where the elderly are happy."

Candidate Yoon said, "Compared to the growth of our country's economy among OECD countries, the elderly poverty rate is embarrassingly high. This is a serious problem, and when spending money, we will use it properly to definitely improve this issue."

He continued, "The government needs to pay more attention to medical benefits, and special consideration should be given to nursing and caregiving. We will ensure that the elderly can spend their leisure time happily." He also promised to make the basic pension more realistic.

The elderly who met with Candidate Yoon on this day requested an 'elderly quota' in local elections. Kim Ho-il, president of the Korea Senior Citizens Association, said, "During elections, each party allocates proportional representation seats for labor unions, youth, and women, but there is no quota for the elderly. The elderly should also be given opportunities to voice their opinions in the National Assembly or local councils." In response, Candidate Yoon said, "If elected president, I will not be able to intervene in local elections, but I will convey this message to the party."

President Kim also gave Candidate Yoon a '2-dollar bill,' symbolizing good luck, and a pair of shoes. Candidate Yoon said, "I don't think the $2 can be used as political funds, but I will gratefully accept it," adding, "I will run until these shoes are completely worn out over the next 58 days."

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