KT HCN announced it will broadcast a debate featuring candidates for the Ulleung County mayoral election on May 26 at 8 p.m. on its local channel. The debate will allow candidates to express their positions on local issues, key pledges, and governance direction.
The company aims to provide Ulleung County voters with an opportunity to evaluate the candidates ahead of the June 3 local elections. Due to the island's geographical isolation, travel conditions can vary based on weather and ferry operations, making it difficult for national election broadcasts to adequately cover local issues and candidates.
KT HCN plans to deliver the debate live from Ulleung Island, ensuring that residents receive timely information relevant to their daily lives. The company emphasized that this broadcast reflects its commitment to fulfilling its public service obligations as a cable TV provider, continuing to deliver essential information to the community despite challenging business conditions.
Choi Kwang-cheol, CEO of KT HCN, stated, "Since 2018, KT HCN has been broadcasting Ulleung County mayoral candidate debates live to enhance election information accessibility for island voters. We are preparing this broadcast to allow Ulleung voters to directly compare the candidates' policies and visions in this local election." He added, "We will continue to ensure that necessary election information is delivered equitably to island communities, fulfilling our public role as a cable TV provider."
Candidates for the Ulleung County mayor include Jeong Seong-hwan from the Democratic Party, Kim Byeong-su from the People Power Party, independent candidates Nam Han-gwon and Nam Jin-bok.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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