South Korea's politicians are divided over the revival of party district offices, which were closed 20 years ago due to bribery and corruption allegations. The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea has proposed a bill to mandate the return of these offices, while the ruling People Power Party also plans to propose a similar bill supporting the re-establishment of district chapters. Critics argue that the offices were notorious for wasting money and being hotbeds for power abuses by regional leaders, with concerns that their revival could lead to political corruption. Supporters of the district offices argue that their revival could help parties better cater to the voices of rural area voters and establish a stronger donation system. However, opponents, including conservative politicians like Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, express concerns about the potential return to the old ways of political corruption associated with the district offices. This debate comes after former and current party leaders have voiced their support for the revival, with the offices having been accused of being gateways for illegal donations during past elections.