April 11 was National Election Day in Korea. This was a cause for celebration as we got the day off as schools and government offices closed for voting. However, the build up to the election and campaigning process seemed absent at first then downright bizzare. For weeks we knew election day was coming but I saw no signs of campaign activity. Maybe being a foreigner I was not noticing campaign posters and slogans in korean. I didnt notice any road signs or candidates pictures as we have back in western countries. Then as we came into the final few days campaigning began in earnest. One evening coming home there was a strange scene taking place at an intersection by my home. Its best to just watch the video as it speaks for itself. youtube video: http://youtu.be/r7QTxuciUq0 Each corner of the intersection was staked out by campaign supporters. There was a truck parked with a large screen tv and music playing across the intersection. Men were dressed in suits wearing white gloves dancing to bouncy music. Women stood on the other corners holding placards waving from side to side. The men were doing very twirly dance moves posing with their hands stretched out with their white gloves. It had to be one of the most bizzare sights I have seen during my time in korea. In the last few days this was taking place at many busy intersections, usually in the evenings. I have no idea what the issues were or the candidates positions on them. It seemed like more of a music and dance popularity contest. I know koreans love k-pop and karaoke but this was an entirely bizzare spectacle. I dont know if I would choose a candidate based on who has the best dance tunes and street dancers?? Now the election is over the streets have returned to normal. I'm none the wiser about what any of the election issues or candidate platforms were?