In a special “Politicians’ StarCraft Tournament” held for the Chuseok holidays, Reform Party lawmaker Lee Jun-seok and People Power Party lawmaker Kim Jae-seop split the series 2–2.

Lee had originally announced on the 1st that the event would feature Rep. Mo Kyung-jong of the Democratic Party of Korea as well as Rep. Kim Jae-seop of the People Power Party, but with Rep. Mo withdrawing, the showcase became a head-to-head between Lee and Kim.

The first match, played on the 5th, used a Team Melee format with former pros Kang Min and Lee Yoon-yeol pairing up with Lee and Kim, respectively. The pros handled production while the lawmakers controlled the units. Lee (Terran), teamed with Kang Min, dominated Kim (Protoss) and Lee Yoon-yeol throughout, even setting up a nuke to put the game away. Just as a Ghost loaded into a Dropship headed toward the enemy base, Kim’s side typed “GG.”

Afterward, Lee said, “I wanted to show off the Republic’s nuclear deterrent, so it’s a shame we didn’t get to actually drop the nuke—but I’m happy we won.” Kim quipped in response, “Because I want a denuclearized and peaceful Korean Peninsula, I couldn’t bear to see a nuclear strike with my own eyes,” adding, “Lee Yoon-yeol basically carried me, and I feel bad about that,” as he conceded with good humor.

In Game 2, Kim teamed up with Park Sung-joon (“July”), while Lee again paired with Kang Min. On the classic Hunters map, Park put heavy early pressure on Kang. In the meantime, vulnerabilities appeared in Lee’s developing position, and Park–Kim pounced—knocking out Lee first and then finishing off Kang to level the series.

Game 3 switched to a relay format: three teammates rotated in every two minutes. Lee formed a Terran squad with a PC-bang owner and Im Jin-mook—who had been doing commentary until he subbed in—while Kim joined forces as Protoss with Lee Yoon-yeol and Park Sung-joon. Lee’s team opened with a two-Factory build out of the main base and moved out, but Kim’s team had already secured their natural expansion and held comfortably. Consistently massing Zealots and Dragoons, Kim’s side turned the defense into a counterattack and took the game. Kim then departed for a previously scheduled engagement.

In Game 4, Coach Joo Hoon—who had been watching in Kim’s place—stepped in as a player. In another relay-style match, Lee’s Terran squad weathered a fierce Mutalisk assault from the opposing Zerg and then struck back with a Goliath-led push to close it out. With that, the four-set exhibition ended in a 2–2 deadlock, each side taking two wins.

Kim Jae-seop said, “As we celebrate Chuseok, I hope everyone across the nation is surrounded by good things,” and pledged, “At least during the holidays, let’s come together across Yeouido politics and work hard for the people.”

After the matches, Lee Jun-seok commented, “It looked great and it was a lot of fun putting something like this together. I hope more politicians join in and that ‘StarCraft for the holidays’ becomes a thing.” He added, “Regardless of party lines, StarCraft colored the childhood of those of us born in the ’80s. When families gather for Chuseok, I’d love to see relatives head to a PC bang together. I hear PC-bang operators are having a tough time these days—please consider dropping by and enjoying yourselves at least once.”

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.