On June 3, when the 21st presidential election of the Republic of Korea is held, KBS will once again rewrite the history of election broadcasts through the live vote-counting program
KBS has prepared a multi-dimensional composition where accurate analysis, advanced technology, and storytelling form a trinity for this vote-counting broadcast. In particular, political panels representing conservative, progressive, and reform sectors will gather to engage in real-time analysis of the election landscape and heated discussions.
▲ A new perspective on politics, balanced insights, and analysis that hits the mark
One feature of this vote-counting broadcast is its balanced view of the generational voices from both the progressive and conservative sectors.
In the progressive sector, young politicians such as Lee So-young and Kim Sang-wook of the Democratic Party of Korea emphasize the zeitgeist of communication and unity, highlighting the need for generational change and attracting sympathy from young voters. After recently shifting party affiliation from the People Power Party to the Democratic Party of Korea, Representative Kim Sang-wook is set to participate in his first presidential broadcast debate, aiming to draw attention with a flexible political sense that transcends existing ideological boundaries and a policy-centered communication style. In the conservative sector, Representative Kim Jae-seop of the People Power Party will contribute a discourse on 'the values of true conservatism' and 'the future of constructive conservatism,' while Representative Cheon Ha-ram of the Reform Party will participate as a panelist, pointing out the pitfalls of 'politics of vested interests' and the extreme confrontations between the two sectors, establishing a standard for rational conservatism.
Participating in this broadcast are Kwon Young-jin, the strategy planning head of the People Power Party's Central Campaign Committee, Woo Sang-ho, co-chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's Central Campaign Committee, and Kim Sung-tae, the People Power Party's communication committee chairman, all of whom are seasoned politicians actively involved in shaping election strategies for their respective parties, and they will offer honest deliverables reflecting the voices and alternatives from the field.
In particular, Park Sung-min, head of political consulting MIN, will present analyses that penetrate the electoral landscape with a flexible yet sharp insight, serving to highlight the pulse of contemporary politics for viewers. Kim Jin, a former editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo, who has been dubbed 'Mr. 8 to 0' for consistently predicting the 8:0 ouster from the State Council from the time of the martial law to the Constitutional Court's ruling, is expected to emerge with pointed criticisms of the broader political arena and a straightforward communication style that resonates with the public.
▲ History asks, and the future answers… establishing democratic values at Uijeongbu
The main stage for KBS's vote-counting broadcast, the 'K-Cube', will be set up in Gwanghwamun Uijeongbu, the site of the Uijeongbu, the highest administrative and deliberative body during the Joseon Dynasty. This location, which once facilitated the governance of the Joseon dynasty, has now reborn as a symbol of democracy. Election Planning Unit Chief Lee Min-young stated, "As this is an early presidential election taking place amidst a divided political landscape and a challenging economic situation, KBS has planned the vote-counting broadcast to reflect on our politics in this historic space and seek a future together."
The site will feature a large screen combined with high-quality sound, lighting, and visual effects, making it an 'open broadcast' that engages with citizens. The passion of young politicians and the experience of seasoned politicians, along with incisive commentary from commentators and political consultants, are expected to create a lively debate space where the progressive and conservative sides question and answer each other's futures, culminating in a celebration of citizen democracy.
KBS's vote-counting broadcast will air from 5 p.m. on June 3 on KBS1.
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