Honorable Nung-Hwan Kim, Chairperson of the National Election Commission released a statement on December 18, a day prior to the 18^th Presidential Election to encourage voters’ participation.

Honorable Nung-Hwan Kim encouraged the public in his statement to precisely compare each candidate’s policies and characteristics and cast their votes.

In addition, Honorable Kim said in his statement that a winner would be expected to show generosity while those who lose the election would be expected to practice a virtue, which will make the upcoming Presidential Election a leading example for the next generation and all the countries around the world.