A favourite in the South Korea presidential election scheduled for 3 June Li Dze Mjung "almost certainly" gave the incorrect date of birth. As he admitted, he does not know precisely erstwhile he was born – the press writes. The uncertainty about the date of birth has become an crucial component of his campaign.
The Liberal candidate in the papers submitted to the electoral commission stated the date on 12 December 1964, but his parent claims that Li was born on 7 or 8 December 1963," says the paper "The Korean Herald".
The discrepancy is due to the fact that a politician, coming from a poor, many household (he was the 5th son), was not registered at the office just after his birth – which was a frequent practice in South Korea. during advanced baby mortality. The birth certificate, drawn up only before Li was enrolled in primary school, entered the successful date suggested by the luck teller on 12 December 1964.
In the context of the planned 3 June presidential elections for Li supporters, uncertainty about this date became a symbol of a individual having a hard childhood, and for staff members - a way to build a connection between a candidate and "ordinary voters". "The Korean Herald", however, points out that in the opinion of experts, the well-known biography of Li may have limited influence on the election decisions of Koreans.
According to the Realmeter poll of May 11, Li of the Democratic organization can number on 52.1 percent support, his main opponent, the candidate of the ruling People's Authority Party, Kim Mun Su - 31.1%, and Li Jun Juice of the fresh improvement organization - 4.8 percent. A full of 7 people apply for the highest office.
Mr Krzysztof Pawliszak (PAP)
