On the occasion of Buddha's Birthday, presidential candidates will target Buddhist voters. Kim Moon-soo, a candidate from the People Power Party, and Han Duck-soo, an independent preliminary candidate, will meet for the first time after the candidate selection on the 5th at Jogyesa temple in Jongno-gu during the celebratory ritual.
Lee Jae-myung, a candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea, is also expected to attend this event, raising the possibility of a meeting among the three prominent candidates.
The three candidates will attend the 'Celebration Ritual for Buddha's Birthday in the year 2569' held at Jogyesa temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on that morning.
The People Power Party officially announced the establishment of a 'unification promotion organization' for candidates Kim Moon-soo and Han Duck-soo the previous day. Since Han's camp also recently conveyed their intention to leave the method and timing of the unification up to the People Power Party, attention is focused on whether meaningful exchanges of opinions between the two candidates will take place.
Lee Jun-seok, the candidate from the Reform Party, will visit Donghwa Temple in Dong-gu, Daegu, on that day to attend the Buddha's Birthday celebratory ceremony.
On this day, coinciding with Children's Day, the presidential candidates will also engage in efforts to win the hearts of children.
Candidate Lee Jae-myung will announce his children's pledges and Buddhist promotion policies on this day. In the afternoon, he will start a second listening tour in the alleys of Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province.
He continues his campaign by visiting Eumseong and Jincheon after Yeoju, where he received the 'sunlight pension,' to meet with residents and small business owners in the Chungbuk Innovation City.
After attending the ritual, Kim will meet citizens celebrating Children's Day at the 'Fun Reflection Festival' held at Gwanghwamun Square and will appeal for their support.
Candidate Lee Jun-seok will visit a children's hospital in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, in the afternoon to examine the working conditions of the medical staff and also check the treatment environment of the young patients.