A debate between Ahn Cheol-soo and independent candidate Geum Tae-seop, who agreed to unify the 3rd zone candidate, faced difficulties.



The first TV debate was scheduled for tomorrow (15th), but the difference between the discussion method and TV media is so large that the atmosphere is virtually destroyed.



Candidate Geum first issued a statement today and said, "It has become difficult to proceed with the first TV debate with Candidate Ahn as announced."



He added, "I am sorry for the situation where only working-level negotiations continue for 15 days after the unification agreement has passed," he said. "If only fierce battles between candidates are guaranteed, we will actively accept Candidate Ahn's opinion on the form of discussion and other matters."



In response, Candidate Ahn expressed regret for Geum's unilateral refusal of negotiations and announcement of his position.



Regarding the schedule of the first TV debate, Ahn Hye-jin, a spokesman for the People's Party, said at the briefing that "the position rejected by the gold candidate", "the selection of broadcasters and the format of the TV debate cannot be achieved through one-sided arguments or persistence.



He then urged Candidate Geum to resume working-level negotiations, but said that under the current situation, tomorrow's debate is likely to collapse.



The two candidates previously decided to hold the TV debate twice on the 15th and 25th on the 9th.



The two sides are known to have mixed arguments over the broadcaster hosting the debate, and the situation is more twisted as they received a vote from the National Election Commission saying that'unified TV debate is held once per candidate'.



Candidate Ahn said, "There is also the power of the people and the process of unifying candidates, so we have to think carefully", while Candidate Geum met with reporters and said, "If Candidate Ahn clearly says he will have a TV debate on the 15th and 25th, we must keep his promise. Revealed.



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