hkds has more from seoul. >> reporter: there's a growing sense of frustration over how the current administration is handling the outbreak. and many candidates are eager to show voters they're serious about curbing the spread. there are 300 seats up for grabs in the national assembly next month. one of the major battlefields is seoul's district. it's seen a bellwether for voting trends, and this time two former prime ministers are facing off in the district. in some of their social media posts, they're seen spraying sanitizer on the streets. the coronavirus is also changing the way candidates campaign. the streets are quiet ever since the government called for a social distancing. traditional methods like hand shakes and handing out business cards are out. instead, many have opted for virtual campaigns, and that's making it especially difficult for first-time candidates to gain exposure and promote their strategies. now, there some voices from within political circles suggesting the election date should be postponed. but it looks the elections will be held as scheduled on april 15th for now. this