SEOUL — The Christian Council of Korea (CCK), one of the country's largest Christian umbrella organizations, released an official statement on May 16 outlining its position on the upcoming 21st presidential election. The statement stressed that the presidential election is not just about choosing a leader but about determining the future of the country. “Candidates, political parties, and voters must prepare for the election while keeping South Korea’s future in mind,” it said. Finally, the CCK called for political reform, including the dismantling of what it called an “imperial presidency” and a “winner-takes-all” system. The group concluded by rejecting “insincere candidates who speak only for votes and later betray the public and the Christian community.”