Campaign Song and Dance Halted
Quiet Election Campaign to Be Conducted

Kim Dae-jung, candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Integrated City, expressed his deepest condolences to the victims of the explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon and their families.

[6.3 Election] Candidate Kim Dae-jung Offers Condolences to Families of Victims in Daejeon Explosion View original image

On June 1, Kim posted on his Facebook page, "I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in the explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon," paying tribute to the deceased. He continued, "I would also like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who must be in deep sorrow," comforting those who suddenly lost loved ones in the accident.


In particular, Kim made it clear that he would change the style of his campaign out of respect for those affected by the accident.


Kim stressed, "Out of respect and mourning, I will refrain from playing the campaign song and performing dances, and will meet voters in a solemn and quiet manner." This indicates his intention to avoid lively campaign tactics and instead conduct his election activities in a spirit of self-restraint and remembrance.



He further added, "Once again, I pray for the souls of the victims and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and fellow workers," making sure to include words of comfort for the workers at the site.


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