On-point: Expert's take on last TV presidential debate ahead of 21st election

The people of South Korea will elect their new leader in 6 days, which made last night's TV debate even more critical for the main presidential runners.

Will the course of the next 6 days be a game changer?

Let's turn to Professor Mason Richey.

Good morning.

1. I'd like to start with the third and final debate last night.

Do you think any of the four runners excelled in trying to convince voters they're the most suitable leader?

2. Voting in South Korea's snap presidential election officially begins here in the country tomorrow, with two days of early voting.

Can it be a barometer of the actual election day and election day voter turnout?

How important is early voting?

3. The tentative overseas voter turnout marked a record high at 79.5%.

What does this figure indicate?

4. One remaining variable in this election could be a possible conservative merger.

Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok is committed more than ever to run and win the race, rejecting the People Power's push for a merger.

Do you see any possibility left here?

5. We're now in a so-called poll blackout mode until the election, when we no longer know the support rate for any of the presidential runners.

How crucial is this period?

Will this period be a game changer? Or not?

It was pleasure to have you with us, Professor Richey.

Thanks for your time.