The first local elections under the Moon Jae-in administration will be held in just 9 days
from now.
The race for mayor or governor jobs is mainly seen as a competition between the two biggest
parties.
Kim Min-ji highlights what's at stake for the rival parties, pushing themselves hard
to woo more voters.
The race is on for the leadership of 17 of South Korea's metropolitan cities or provinces.
In the last local elections back in 2014,... the New Politics Alliance for Democracy -- the
current ruling Democratic Party of Korea,... had 9 mayors or governors elected,... while
the Saenuri Party -- now, the main opposition Liberty Korea Party secured 8.
This time around, the local elections will be seen as barometer of public sentiment about
the Moon Jae-in administration,... given that its the first nationwide election since he
took office in May last year.
The ruling party is trying to add to the nine they have already,... while the main opposition
is out to secure at least six posts.
"The most keenly watched areas for this year's local elections are traditional conservative
strongholds, like here in Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
These are the races to watch as the ruling party is riding the wave of the Moon Jae-in
administration's high approval rating and there are serious questions about whether
the main opposition will be able to survive the onslaught."
In fact, southern regions held by the conservatives have been a focal point of the ruling party's
campaign -- with the party's leadership using most of their time so far... supporting their
candidates there.
With the exception of two regions leaning towards the conservative party,... some polls
show liberal candidates are in the lead.
The ruling party has been calling for support from the people to get the policies of the
Moon Jae-in government rolling in the conservative-held areas.
"If you pick candidates from the main opposition, it's a vote that allows and shows support
for corruption.
It won't be of any help to the public."
At the same time, the main opposition party is making the case that they know best how
to deal with the affairs of the region.
The leadership of the conservative party has also been out on the streets nationwide,...
calling on people not to be blinded by polls -- claiming they are innaccurate.
The party says that the current government is focusing only on developments regarding
North Korea... while the country's economy is in the doldrums.
"Nothing is being done right here in our country, while the president doing nothing but work
on Kim Jong-un.
He is not thinking of reviving our economy, but focusing on boosting North Korea's economy."
As it stands now,... most experts say the environment is looking favorable for the ruling
party.
"The main opposition party hasn't been able to build enough trust in their party, given
its relation to the impeachment of a former president.
And although it has been pushing forward with issues of its own, such as reviving the economy
and criticizing the government's shortcomings, it's not been able to garner public support,
overshadowed by the positive developments regarding North Korea."
That said, it's going to be extra important as to how the parties step up their campaigning...
with not so much time left.
"With early voting starting on Friday,... and less than 10 days until election day -- the
onus is on the parties to bring out their respective bases as the outcome will decide
the future course of each party.
For the winner, the upper hand.
For the loser, it's back to the drawing broad.
Kim Min-ji, Arirang News."
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