Heres what South Koreans are concerned about as they vote for parliament this week | KLRT [Video]

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Soaring green onion prices. Striking doctors. A politician’s allegedly sexist jab at a female candidate.

These are among the issues animating voters in South Korea as they go the polls on Wednesday to elect a new 300-member parliament. Many are choosing public livelihoods and other domestic concerns as the most important election issues, staying away from traditional topics such as North Korean nuclear threats and U.S. security commitment for South Korea.

“I feel drawn to someone who talks about things that can be truly helpful to our neighborhoods,” said Kim Yun-ah, a 45-year-old Seoul officer worker. “I often don’t know when North Korea test-fired missiles.”

Experts say up to 30% to 40% of South Korea’s 44 million voters are politically neutral and their choices could determine election results.

Here’s a look at some of the burning issues in the elections:

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