Former President Park Geun-hye is set to support Choo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party candidate for mayor of Daegu, ahead of the June 3 local elections. With recent polls showing a tight race against Democratic Party candidate Kim Boo-kyum, Park's public appearances are expected to rally conservative voters.
According to the People Power Party, Park will visit Chilseong Market in northern Daegu with Choo on May 23 at 2 p.m. They plan to campaign together for about 30 minutes, aiming to bolster support. Dalseong County, where Park's residence is located, is also where she served as a four-term lawmaker, while Choo has represented the area as a three-term lawmaker.
Choo previously visited Park's residence on May 4 to seek her assistance. Although there was no mention of campaign support at that time, it is believed that the recent close polling has prompted efforts to consolidate conservative backing.
A political insider noted, "I understand that former President Park's health does not pose significant issues for her to engage in public activities. If she appears at campaign events, it could greatly enhance conservative unity and have a ripple effect on her supporters."
Meanwhile, Kim Boo-kyum has expressed a desire to meet with Park on several occasions, but no meeting has yet taken place.
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