Lee Won-taek, the Democratic Party candidate for Jeonbuk governor, celebrates with a flower necklace on June 4. [Photo: Yonhap News]
In the June 3 local elections, the Democratic Party achieved a significant victory, likely winning more than 10 out of 16 regional leadership positions. As of 3 a.m. on June 4, the Democratic Party is projected to secure victory in 10 of the 16 gubernatorial races, while the People Power Party has confirmed wins in only two regions: Daegu and Gyeongbuk. Four regions, including Seoul, Gangwon, Chungnam, and Gyeongnam, remain competitive as of this time.
Both the Democratic Party and the People Power Party confirmed their victories in their strongholds, Gwangju-Jeonnam and Gyeongbuk, respectively, on the evening of June 3. Min Hyung-bae, the newly elected mayor of Gwangju-Jeonnam, stated at his campaign office in Gwangju's Seo-gu, "We will work together with the citizens to create a new growth axis for South Korea, uniting Jeonnam and Gwangju," adding, "We will establish a citizen-led government where administration follows the will of the people." Lee Cheol-woo, the newly elected governor of Gyeongbuk, emphasized, "I will dedicate myself to fulfilling the wishes of the citizens for a stronger Gyeongbuk and a more robust South Korea."
Democratic Party candidates continued to announce their victories throughout the night. By 3 a.m., Huh Tae-jung, the newly elected mayor of Daejeon, Kim Sang-wook, the newly elected mayor of Ulsan, and Wi Seong-gon, the newly elected governor of Jeju, had all confirmed their wins. The elections for Choo Mi-ae, the candidate for Gyeonggi governor, Lee Won-taek for Jeonbuk governor, Park Chan-dae for Incheon mayor, Jo Sang-ho for Sejong mayor, and Shin Yong-han for Chungbuk governor are also expected to be confirmed.
In Busan, Democratic Party candidate Jeon Jae-soo declared victory, stating, "I will honor the wishes of the Busan citizens who chose change."
On the other hand, among the People Power Party candidates, aside from Lee Cheol-woo, who confirmed his win early, the only candidate expected to secure a victory is Choo Kyung-ho, the candidate for Daegu mayor. Choo expressed gratitude and respect for his opponent, Kim Boo-kyum of the Democratic Party, who conceded, saying, "I will meet with Kim Boo-kyum frequently to gain valuable advice."
Meanwhile, in Seoul, Gangwon, Chungnam, and Gyeongnam, where counting is still ongoing, no clear frontrunners have emerged. However, excluding Gangwon, where competitive results were anticipated, the Democratic Party candidates are favored to win in the other regions based on exit polls. Therefore, once the counting is completed, it is expected that the Democratic Party will secure 12 to 14 of the 16 regional leadership positions, while the People Power Party will take 2 to 4.
Both the Democratic Party and the People Power Party confirmed their victories in their strongholds, Gwangju-Jeonnam and Gyeongbuk, respectively, on the evening of June 3. Min Hyung-bae, the newly elected mayor of Gwangju-Jeonnam, stated at his campaign office in Gwangju's Seo-gu, "We will work together with the citizens to create a new growth axis for South Korea, uniting Jeonnam and Gwangju," adding, "We will establish a citizen-led government where administration follows the will of the people." Lee Cheol-woo, the newly elected governor of Gyeongbuk, emphasized, "I will dedicate myself to fulfilling the wishes of the citizens for a stronger Gyeongbuk and a more robust South Korea."
Democratic Party candidates continued to announce their victories throughout the night. By 3 a.m., Huh Tae-jung, the newly elected mayor of Daejeon, Kim Sang-wook, the newly elected mayor of Ulsan, and Wi Seong-gon, the newly elected governor of Jeju, had all confirmed their wins. The elections for Choo Mi-ae, the candidate for Gyeonggi governor, Lee Won-taek for Jeonbuk governor, Park Chan-dae for Incheon mayor, Jo Sang-ho for Sejong mayor, and Shin Yong-han for Chungbuk governor are also expected to be confirmed.
In Busan, Democratic Party candidate Jeon Jae-soo declared victory, stating, "I will honor the wishes of the Busan citizens who chose change."
On the other hand, among the People Power Party candidates, aside from Lee Cheol-woo, who confirmed his win early, the only candidate expected to secure a victory is Choo Kyung-ho, the candidate for Daegu mayor. Choo expressed gratitude and respect for his opponent, Kim Boo-kyum of the Democratic Party, who conceded, saying, "I will meet with Kim Boo-kyum frequently to gain valuable advice."
Meanwhile, in Seoul, Gangwon, Chungnam, and Gyeongnam, where counting is still ongoing, no clear frontrunners have emerged. However, excluding Gangwon, where competitive results were anticipated, the Democratic Party candidates are favored to win in the other regions based on exit polls. Therefore, once the counting is completed, it is expected that the Democratic Party will secure 12 to 14 of the 16 regional leadership positions, while the People Power Party will take 2 to 4.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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