Choo Kyung-ho of the People Power Party has been elected as the mayor of Daegu, defeating Kim Boo-kyum of the Democratic Party.
According to the National Election Commission, as of 2:51 a.m. on June 4, Choo had secured 481,418 votes, or 52.81%, leading Kim by a margin of 60,609 votes.
Kim acknowledged his defeat around 2:30 a.m., expressing regret for not meeting expectations and congratulating Choo on his victory.
Following Kim's concession, Choo returned to the election office to thank his supporters. He stated, "I bow my head in gratitude to the citizens who have opened a new future for Daegu with their great choice."
Choo emphasized the significance of the election results, declaring, "The message is clear: I will respond to the citizens' stern command to revive the fallen Daegu economy and awaken its potential with tangible results."
He also extended his condolences and gratitude to Kim, stating, "I will also respect the wishes of citizens who chose other candidates," and pledged to be a mayor focused solely on the development of Daegu.
In conclusion, Choo affirmed, "I will steadfastly push forward with the overhaul of the Daegu economy, working diligently to revive it and awaken the city's potential."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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