Criminal records, old controversies dog local election candidates

“With about a month left until South Korea’s June 3 local elections, candidates from rival parties are facing scrutiny over past criminal records, controversial remarks and old cases that have resurfaced during the nomination process. A total of 8,377 people have registered as preliminary candidates for local posts across the country, with official candidate registration scheduled for May 14 and 15. The controversies span both the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Po

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