Candidates in the Busan North B by-election, including Ha Jeong-woo (Democratic Party), Park Min-sik (People Power Party), and Han Dong-hoon (Independent), shifted from negative campaigning to seeking Buddhist votes on Buddha's Birthday, visiting temples instead of holding rallies.
Candidates from major parties visited Buddhist temples across South Korea on May 24th, Buddha's Birthday, to appeal for votes ahead of the June 3rd local elections and by-elections. While emphasizing harmony at temples, they continued intense campaigning elsewhere.
Candidates for the Daegu mayor, Gyeongbuk provincial governor, and Daegu Dalseong by-election intensified their campaigns on Buddha's birthday, seeking Buddhist support. Candidates from major parties attended temple events and held rallies across various locations in Daegu and Gyeongbuk.
