What a festival…

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What a festival…

Published: 26 May. 2025, 20:00

With just one week remaining before the June 3 presidential election, candidates are intensifying their final campaign efforts. Though often described in Korea as a celebratory moment and the “festival” of democracy, this year’s election atmosphere has grown increasingly toxic, dominated by relentless negative campaigning and a flurry of lawsuits. Concerns are growing that meaningful policy debate is being crowded out under the current climate.[PARK YONG-SEOK]