Acting Minister of the Interior and Safety Ko Gi-dong visited Chungbuk Cheongju on the day before the 21st presidential election, which was on the 2nd, to assess the election preparations.
Acting Minister Ko visited the Bokdae 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center in the Heungdeok District of Cheongju to check on the voting preparation status, including measures for ballot storage, voting equipment, and the cooperation systems with the relevant election commission, police, and fire authorities.
Acting Minister Ko said, "I deeply appreciate all those who are fulfilling their duties in their respective roles to ensure that the voting proceeds without any issues," and added, "Please do your utmost until the ballot counting is finished so that the citizens, as the sovereigns, can exercise their precious rights without inconvenience."