Lee Jae-myung: "Let's Debate with Yoon Seok-yeol Without Topics or Materials... Withdraw Demand for Topic Segmentation"

Bipartisan Working Negotiation Teams Scheduled to Continue Talks in the Afternoon Following Morning Session

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed on the 30th his intention to engage in a debate with Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, without dividing time by topics.

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, is giving an impromptu speech at the 'Maetaverse Goyang, Into the Hearts of the People!' event held on the 26th at Hwajeong Station Culture Square in Gyeonggi-do. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

On the same day, Lee stated through social media (SNS), "Let's debate without topics or materials as you wish," and added, "I have asked to withdraw the demand for topic segmentation to make the debate happen."

The Democratic Party and the People Power Party negotiated rules related to the one-on-one debate between Lee and Yoon on the afternoon of the 31st. During the working-level negotiations, the Democratic Party requested allocation of topics and time for current issues such as the economy and security, while the People Power Party demanded unlimited debate covering the entire scope of state affairs.

Additionally, the two sides disagreed over whether to bring materials to the debate.

Lee withdrew his previous position of limiting time by topic.

The working-level negotiation teams of both parties, which held talks at the National Assembly in the morning, failed to find common ground and reconvened in the afternoon. Attention is focused on whether the negotiations can be concluded as Lee has expressed willingness to accept a debate without topic restrictions.

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