Local Election D-1, All-Out Battle in Key Battlegrounds Between Ruling and Opposition Parties

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[Asia Economy Reporters Kum Boryeong and Park Juni] On the last day of the official campaign for the June 1 local elections, both ruling and opposition parties shouted "Check the regime" and "Complete the regime change," launching full-scale campaigns in battleground areas such as Gyeonggi and Chungcheong.

Park Jihyun, Co-Chair of the Democratic Party's Central Election Committee, held a meeting at the National Assembly and said, "I earnestly appeal to the people," adding, "Please let our capable Democratic Party candidates work." Yoon Hojung, Co-Chair of the Central Election Committee, also stated, "The Democratic Party will protect the lives and livelihoods of the people against the prosecutorial dictatorship of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration."

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The People Power Party appealed to complete the regime change. Kwon Seongdong, Floor Leader, emphasized at the floor strategy meeting, "If the presidential election was the first half of the regime change, the local elections are the second half, and we must win to complete the regime change." He also urged active voting, saying, "Public opinion from those who do not vote is just a number."

Sung Iljong, Chair of the Policy Committee, said, "The government and party that implemented presidential election pledges immediately after taking office can also implement regional development pledges," adding, "The central government will firmly support local pledges."

President Yoon Seok-yeol attended the 'Sea Day' commemorative ceremony held at the Busan International Passenger Terminal a day before the election. Following his regional tour schedule during his president-elect period, controversy over election interference targeting the local elections is expected to arise. A ruling party official said, "The presidential office is known to forbid discussions about the local elections," emphasizing, "Livelihood and economic issues are the top priorities over the elections."

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