See no evil
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South Korean politicians, Kim Dae Jung and Kim Jong Pil, have decided to work together after many years of opposing each other. They will put Kim Dae Jung forward as their candidate in the presidential elections on 18 December 1997 and they hope to beat the New Korea Party. Kim Dae Jung is currently ahead in the popularity polls and public opinion is in favour of the coalition party. None of the political parties is saying how they will overcome South Korea's economic problems and there are worries in the business community about in-fighting in a coalition government.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Korean election tarnishes all
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South Korean President Kim Young Sam is likely to remain a focus of political attention even after the Dec 1997 elections to replace him in power. Ruling party candidate Lee Hoi Chang has repeatedly targeted Kim in his campaign, promising reforms of Kim's legislation and calling for an investigation into any corruption.The other front-running presidential candidate Kim Dae Jung goaded Kim Young Sam into announcing his readiness for any investigation into his presidency. The campaign has also raised allegations against these two leading candidates.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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