Ruling DP projected to win high-stakes local elections seen as key test for president
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is projected to win the local elections, which are seen as a critical test for President Lee Jae Myung. Exit polls indicate that the DP is ahead in most key races against the opposition People Power Party (PPP). A strong performance by the DP could bolster the government's reform agenda and weaken the PPP's position following recent political challenges.
- ▪The DP is projected to win at least 10 of the 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial posts.
- ▪In the Seoul mayoral race, DP candidate Chong Won-o is expected to secure 53.5 percent of the vote.
- ▪The elections were held exactly one year after President Lee Jae Myung took office.
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Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK Ruling DP projected to win high-stakes local elections seen as key test for president Yi Wonju All News 00:32 June 04, 2026 SHARE Facebook X Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG (ATTN: RECAPS previous story)By Yi Wonju SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was poised to win Wednesday's local elections, with exit polls showing the liberal party ahead in most key races against the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), an outcome that could set the tone for President Lee Jae Myung's second year in office.
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