South Korea election issues: Green onions, striking doctors, an alleged sexist jab at a candidate

As South Koreans prepare to vote for a new 300-member parliament next week, many are choosing their livelihoods and other domestic topics as their most important election issues. This represents a stark contrast from past elections, which were overshadowed by security and foreign policy issues like North Korean nuclear threats and the U.S. security commitment. Experts say about 30-40% of South Korea’s 44 million voters are politically neutral, and that their support will likely determine the results of the April 10 elections.