Excessive Negativity... Even Talk of a 'Salsaengbu' Has Emerged

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] With just over a week left until the June 1 nationwide simultaneous local elections, a fierce election battle is underway, and rumors have emerged about an unexpected blacklist targeting public officials.

According to the political circles in Damyang County on the 24th, there is a rumor that if a certain candidate wins the June 1 local election, a blacklist will be created to deal with public officials, causing the local public service community to become intimidated.

Residents watching this situation say that while winning the election is important, policy debates are being sidelined, and negativity is widespread, raising concerns.

A public official in Damyang County said, “Because the election is intense, even rumors about a blacklist are circulating,” adding, “The political sphere is going too far. They are driving the hardworking public service community into fear.”

One resident emphasized, “I sincerely hope for a clean election based on policies,” and added, “Candidates who incite negativity in this election must be judged and prevented from ever gaining a foothold again in Damyang’s grassroots politics.”

Meanwhile, in the June 1 local election for Damyang County governor, Democratic Party candidate Lee Byeongno and independent candidate Kim Giseok are competing.

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