The Democratic Party of Korea on June 3 praised the exit poll results released at 6 p.m. as a reflection of public support for the stability of Lee Jae-myung's government.
Lee Yeon-hee, head of the party's Central Election Countermeasures Committee, told reporters, "I won't make any definitive statements, but I believe this predictive survey confirms public sentiment supporting President Lee Jae-myung's effective governance."
Lee expressed optimism about the situation in the Yeongnam region, noting, "There are tight races, especially in Daegu, and I hope candidate Kim Boo-kyum emerges victorious in the final count."
Regarding the by-election for the Pyeongtaek constituency, he adopted a cautious stance, stating, "The exit poll results indicate a close race within the margin of error, so we will only know the final outcome once all ballots are counted. I still hope candidate Kim Yong-nam wins."
On the gubernatorial election in Jeonbuk, he took a humble approach, acknowledging the competitive nature of the race between Democratic candidate Lee Won-taek and independent candidate Kim Kwan-young. He said, "I accept the sentiment of the Jeonbuk electorate with humility and will strive to understand their views better."
He also addressed the issue of ballot shortages in some areas, urging the Election Commission to resolve the problems quickly, particularly in Seoul's Songpa District.
Lee interpreted the projected voter turnout exceeding 60% as a sign of mobilization among Democratic supporters and moderates. He explained, "I analyze that both our supporters and those seeking stable governance came out to support the Lee Jae-myung administration and its policy momentum."
According to exit polls released by three major broadcasters, the Democratic Party is expected to win in Seoul and 10 other locations, while four areas, including Busan, Daegu, Jeonbuk, and Gangwon, are predicted to be competitive.
JTBC's predictive survey forecasts the Democratic Party winning in Seoul and 10 other areas, with Daegu, Chungnam, Chungbuk, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongnam classified as competitive regions.
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