Leading contenders sidestep inflation, revenue plans and climate tradeoffs as campaign rhetoric outpaces policy detail
From left: Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo and Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok | Image: Democratic Party of Korea, People Power Party, Lee Jun-seok, edited by Korea Pro
With less than a week to go before South Korea’s presidential election, the official campaign pledges submitted to the National Election Commission (NEC) still provide only a partial view of what’s at stake economically.
While NEC pledges shape public perception, the candidates have outlined more consequential economic policies through media appearances, white papers and debate forums.
With less than a week to go before South Korea’s presidential election, the official campaign pledges submitted to the National Election Commission (NEC) still provide only a partial view of what’s at stake economically.
While NEC pledges shape public perception, the candidates have outlined more consequential economic policies through media appearances, white papers and debate forums.
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