A proposed emergency financial aid package for residents of Tongyeong, South Korea has been cancelled ahead of the June 3rd local elections. The plan, which promised 300,000 won (approximately $230 USD) per resident, was a key issue in the mayoral race. The Tongyeong City Council failed to pass the necessary motion for the aid distribution. This outcome effectively ends the possibility of the funds being disbursed in June as initially promised by candidates. The aid was intended to provide economic relief to citizens. The failure to approve the measure is expected to impact the ongoing election campaign and voter sentiment. Local news agency Yonhap reports the situation from Tongyeong.