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Here’s what South Koreans are concerned about as they vote for parliament this week

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG
Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As South Koreans head to the polls to elect a new 300-member parliament on this week, many are choosing their livelihoods and other domestic concerns as the most important election issues. It’s in a stark contrast from past elections that were overshadowed by security and foreign policy issues like North Korean nuclear threats and U.S. security commitment for South Korea. Experts say about 30-40% of South Korea’s 44 million voters are politically neutral, and that their support will likely determine election results.

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